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Michigan Movie Theatres (page 3)

Ionia Theatre
Ionia, MI
The Ionia Theatre opened in 1931 and closed in the late 1970s. It was restored and reopened in 1984. The theatre features movies and live performances. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Eaton Theatre
Charlotte, MI		 Gem Theatre
St. Louis, MI
The Eaton Theatre was built in 1931 and is still in operation. The sign is protected behind plastic but I don't believe it is lit at night. For more, see this website.

Since 2007, the Gem Theatre has housed the Center Stage at the Gem Theatre, a concert space. Does anyone know when the Gem was built? For more, see this website.

Civic Theatre
Farmington, MI		 Berkley Theatre
Berkley, MI
The Civic Theatre was designed by C. Howard Crane and built in 1940. In 1989, the balcony was converted into a second auditorium. In 1999, the City of Farmington purchased and renovated the theatre. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.

The Berkley Theatre opened in 1940 and closed in 1993. In 2003, the building was adapted for used as a Rite-Aid drug store. The store's entrance is on the backside of the building. The theatre's facade was preserved but the interior was gutted. The marquee is still lit at night and used to advertise community events. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3.

Penn Theatre
Plymouth, MI		 Main Theatre
Royal Oak, MI
The Penn Theatre was designed by Ted Rogvoy and opened in 1941. The theatre closed in 2004 and is now the home to the Redemption Ministries church group. As of 2005, plans are in the works to restore the theatre as a live performance venue (with occasional films). The theatre's name was based its location on Penniman Avenue. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3.

The Main Theatre opened in 1941 as a single-screen theatre. The theatre is now known as the Landmark Main Art Theatre. It has three screens and shows independent and foreign films. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Royal Oak Theatre
Royal Oak, MI
The Royal Oak Theatre was designed by Rapp & Rapp and built in 1928. It is now known as the Royal Oak Music Theatre and features live entertainment. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.

Loma Theatre
Coloma, MI		 Strand Theatre
Paw Paw, MI		 Bronson Theatre
Bronson, MI
The Loma Theatre opened in 1935. The building was destroyed by fire in 1943 and rebuilt. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.

The Strand Theatre was built in 1927. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3.

The Bronson Theatre was built in the late 1940s. The building now houses a community center. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.

Regent Theatre
Allegan, MI
The Regent Theatre opened in 1919 and was updated in the 1930s. It closed in the early 1980s and was nearly demolished by 1990. The theatre was restored in 1996. However, in 1997, the roof collapsed in a storm and the theatre had to be restored again. In 2007, the neon marquee sign was painstakingly replicated after complications arose during its restoration. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Park Theatre
Holland, MI		 Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts
Muskegon, MI
The Park Theatre opened in 1920 as the Colonial Theatre. After a fire, it reopened in 1936 as the Park Theatre. It closed in 1984. The theatre was restored in the early 2000s and is now a performing arts venue and community center. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.

The Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts opened as the Michigan Theatre in 1930. It was designed by C. Howard Crane. From 1995-1998, the theatre was restored and reopened as the Frauenthal. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3.

Ironwood Theatre
Ironwood, MI
The Ironwood Theatre opened in 1928 and closed in 1982 and was donated to the City of Ironwood. Since then, the theatre has been restored and reopened as a performing arts center. The Barton Organ which has been here since 1928 was also restored. The building is listed on the the National Register of Historic Places. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3.

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