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Ohio Movie Theatres (page 3)

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Galion Theatre
Galion, OH
The Galion Theatre opened in 1949. In 1993, it was taken over by The Galion Community Theater Group which offers live performances. For more, see this website. [map]

Colony Theatre
Gallipolis, OH		 Ro-Na Theatre
Ironton, OH
I don't know when the Colony Theatre was built but it was open until at least the mid-1980s. The theatre closed sometime after that and the interior was gutted. It now houses a restaurant offering live entertainment. For more, see this website. [map]

The Ro-Na Theatre opened in 1949 and closed in the 1970s. More recently, it was used as an auto parts store before being abandoned in the 1980s. This photo is from 2009. The theatre reopened in 2015 with live entertainment and event space. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Hillsboro:
Colony Theatre: 1, 2 [gone]

Jackson:
Markay Theatre

Elder Theatre
Jackson Center, OH		 Palace Theatre
Marion, OH
The Elder Theatre opened in 1942 and has been in continuous operation as a movie theatre except for a brief closing in 1981. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

The Palace Theatre was designed by John Eberson in 1928. In 1976, it was saved by the community from demolition. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is now used for live entertainment. A Wurlitzer organ was installed in 1976. These photos are from 2007. In 2016, the readerboard marquee was replaced with a similar one with digital display boards. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Kenton:
Kenton Theatre

Lincoln Theatre
Massillon, OH
The Lincoln Theatre opened in 1915 as a movie house. In 1938, the marquee was updated to the Art Deco style. The current marquee is a replica of that one. The theatre closed in 1975 but was saved from demolition in 1982. It is used for live performances and event space. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Maumee Theatre
Maumee, OH
The Maumee Theatre was built in 1946 and closed in 1996. It remained vacant until it was saved by the city and received a $3 million restoration, completed in 2004. It is still operating as a movie theatre. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Mayland Theatre [gone]
Mayfield Heights, OH
The Mayland Theatre was built in 1948, as part of a shopping strip with shops at both ends. In 1972, it was twinplexed. It closed in the early 1990s. When it became a Barnes & Noble in 1992, the ticket booth was removed and the interior was gutted. The theatre was originally orange and cream but was repainted green and cream. Barnes and Noble moved out in 1999. When these photos were taken in 2005, the building was still vacant. Later, it housed the Boneyard Beer Farm and Mesquite Grill. In 2014, it reopened as the Play restaurant. In 2020, the building was demolished. For more, see this website.

Midland Theatre
Newark, OH
The Midland Theatre was designed by Harry C. Holbrook in a Spanish style. It opened in 1928 and closed in 1978. In 1992, the theatre was restored. It is now a performing arts venue. There is a seated statue of Mark Twain in front of the theatre that was donated by Hal Holbrook. These photos are from 2009. Since then, the readerboards on the marquee have been replaced with digital displays. For more, see this website. [map]

New Philadelphia:
Quaker Theatre

North Baltimore:
Virginia Theatre

Norwalk Theatre
Norwalk, OH
The Norwalk Theatre was designed by John Eberson as part of the Schine Theater chain in 1941. The Norwalk has the largest marquee in Ohio. It was renamed the Towne & Country Theater in 1974. The theatre is now being restored as the Norwalk Arts Center. For more, see this website. [map]

Apollo Theatre
Oberlin, OH
The Apollo Theatre opened in 1916. It was expanded and updated in the late 1920s. The marquee was built in 1950. When these photos were taken in 2012, the building and sign were being restored. It is still operating as a movie theatre. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. [map]

Miami Western Theatre
Oxford, OH		 Clinton Theatre
Port Clinton, OH
The Miami Western Theatre operated from 1938 to 1988. In 1993, it became the First Run restaurant and bar. It is now known as the Brick Street Bar. For more, see this website. [map]

The Clinton Theatre opened in 1947 and closed in the 1970s. It now houses Ohler & Holzhauer Plumbing Supply. For more, see this website. [map]

Portsmouth:
Columbia Theatre

Sandusky:
State Theatre

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