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| Lincoln Theatre Massillon, OH |
Palace Theatre Marion, OH |
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The Lincoln Theatre (now known as the Lions Lincoln Theatre) opened as a movie house in 1915. A Wurlitzer organ was installed in 1927 but removed in 1938. At that time, the marquee was also updated to the art deco style (the current marquee is a replica of this one). The theatre closed in 1975 and was saved from demolition in 1982 by the Lions Club which continues to raise funds for renovation and staffs the theatre for weekly movies and other events. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.
The Palace Theatre was designed by John Eberson in 1928. In 1976, it was saved by the community from demolition. This atmospheric theatre is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, it operates as a non-profit theatre. A Wurlitzer organ was installed in 1976. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. |
| Palace Theatre Canton, OH |
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| The Palace Theatre was designed by John Eberson and opened in 1926. The theatre closed in 1976 and was nearly demolished. It reopened in 1980 and restoration has been ongoing ever since. The atmospheric theatre attempts to recreate a Spanish courtyard on a midsummer night. Its ceiling features a star-filled sky with wisps of clouds. The theatres also has its original Kilgen Pipe Organ. The Palace is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, 3, and 4. |
| Esquire Theatre Cincinnati, OH |
Regal Theatre Cincinnati, OH |
Paramount Theatre Cincinnati, OH |
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The Esquire Theatre was built in 1911 but was obviously updated sometime later in the Art Deco style. It closed in 1983 and was nearly converted into a Wendy's Hamburgers. In 1990, the theatre reopened as a triplex. In 1999, it was remodeled again as a sixplex. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3.
The Regal Theatre was built in 1913 as the Casino Theatre. It was originally used for vaudeville and films. In the 1990s, the theatre was twinned and then triplexed before closing. It remains abandoned. For more, see this website. The Paramount Theatre was built in 1931. There was originally a huge sign tower on top of the dome which read "Paramount". There was also another big blade sign on one of the building's corners. At some point, the interior was gutted and the building is now occupied by Will's Loan & Jewelry. For more, see this website. [photo thanks George Feinthel] |
| Apollo Theatre Oberlin, OH |
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| The Apollo Theatre opened in 1916. It was expanded and updated in the late 1920s. The marquee is from 1950. For more, see this website. |
| Ritz Theatre Tiffin, OH |
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| The Ritz Theatre was designed by the Ritzler Brothers and opened in 1928. It was restored in the late 1980s and reopened in 1988. The Italian Renaissance theatre is now used as a community arts center. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. |
| Midland Theatre Newark, OH |
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| The Midland Theatre was designed by Harry C. Holbrook in a Spanish style. It opened in 1928 and closed in 1978. There was talk of demolishing the theatre. However, in 1992, the Longaberger Company stepped in and began an eight-year, $8.5 million restoration. There is a seated statue of Mark Twain in front of the theatre that was donated by Hal Holbrook. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. |
| Drexel Theatre Bexley, OH |
Colony Theatre Gallipolis, OH |
Miami Western Theatre Oxford, OH |
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The Drexel Theatre opened in 1937 and closed in the 1970s. It was reopened as an arthouse in 1981. In the early 1990s, it was converted from a single screen to a triplex. The front of the auditorium retains its Art Deco décor. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3.
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 has been gutted. 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. |
| Wapa Cinema Wapakoneta, OH |
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| The Wapa Cinema started out as the Brown Theatre in 1904. This marquee was added much later. Does anyone know more about it? For more, see this website. |
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