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Indiana Movie Theatres (page 2)

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State Theatre
Elkhart, IN

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The State Theatre was built in 1940 and closed around 1979. It was then occupied by a church. In 2008, it was adapted for restaurant use. It now houses the Five Star Dive Bar. For more, see this website. [map]

former Lerner Theatre
Elkhart, IN

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The Lerner Theatre opened in 1924 with vaudeville and film. From 1931-1934, it operated as the Warner Theatre. It then became the Elco Theatre and a new marquee was installed. In 1996, restoration work began and the theatre was converted into the Elco Performing Arts Center. By 2011, the marquee was removed and replaced and it was named the Lerner Theatre again. A new blade sign with bulbs was also installed. It is somewhat similar but smaller than the blade sign that was on the building when it was the Warner Theatre. I don't think the Lerner Theatre had such a sign originally. A set of the Elco neon and bulb letters were restored and are displayed in the window. For more, see this website. [map]

Evansville:
Evansville Civic Theatre: 1, 2 [map]

Clyde Theatre
Fort Wayne, IN

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The Clyde Theatre opened in 1951. In 1976, the theatre was twinned and became the Quimby Theatre. It closed in 1994 and became a church. In 2017, the building was being renovated. In 2018, a replica sign was installed and it reopened as a live performance venue. For more, see this website. [map]

Embassy Theatre
Fort Wayne, IN
The Embassy Theatre was opened as the Emboyd Theatre in 1928. It was renamed the Embassy in 1952 and operated until 1972. The theatre remained vacant until renovation in the early 1990s. In 1996, it reopened as a performing arts center. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Rialto Theatre
Fort Wayne, IN
The Rialto Theatre opened in 1924 and was remodeled in 1942. The marquee sign is from 1952. In the 1980s, the theatre screened Spanish language and adult films. The theatre has been closed since 1989. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Fowler Theatre
Fowler, IN
The Fowler Theatre opened in 1940. It now features movies and some live performances. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. [map]

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