Mar Theatre - Wilmington, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Team Farkle 7
N 41° 18.478 W 088° 08.709
16T E 404139 N 4573577
Twin screen Art Deco theater opened in 1937.
Waymark Code: WM286Y
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 09/20/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Better Half
Views: 51

The Mar opened in 1937, built in Art Deco style, including a large triangular-shaped marquee, with the theater's name spelled out in neon-lit letters.

Originally seating 500, in the late 90s, an upstairs storage space was converted into a second 100-seat auditorium. The Mar continues to screen first-run features on both screens.
Number of Screen(s): 2

Concessions Available: yes

Web site: [Web Link]

Year Theater Opened: Not listed

Ticket Price (local currency): Not Listed

Matinee Price (local currency): Not Listed

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Must take a photo of the theater.
Please try to include yourself or gps in the picture.
Tell of your experience at the theater, if it is still a theater. If it is no longer a theater tell of an experience from the past at the theater, if this can be done.
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