The Wheaton Grand Theater (or just the Grand) opened in 1925, with one screen and 1,000 seats. It first closed in the late 90's as a second run theater, but new owners re-opened and ran classic films, concerts, and other shows until 2006. The Grand has sat empty since, although a new owner is in the process of renovating and hopes to re-open in 2014.
I think this sign has been lightly refurbished in the last year or so-the paint looks nice and bright, even though the glass is mostly broken and missing. I hope the restoration of this cool old theater is successful-the exterior is still in nice shape and has lots of great period detail. It should look great.
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Friday, February 8, 2013
Friday, August 3, 2012
The Paramount Theatre-Aurora, IL
We've visited Aurora's historic Paramount Theater a couple of times now, so I'll spare you the history lesson and just let you bask in the beauty of this building.
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