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Photo of Marie Meyer, Known as Pioneer Theater Organist in Decatur, IL.

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Photograph of Marie Meyer; "b. 4/12/1887; d. 10/13/1955; daughter of George and Mary Housum Meyer; known as the pioneer theater organist in Decatur, starting with the old Bijou Theater in the early 1900's; organist of all theaters in Decatur during…

Photo of Faries Grand Theater

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Photograph of Faries Grand Theater, located on 1036 E. Grand Ave., Decatur, IL. 1914

Photos of the Empress Theatre exterior and interior.

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Photographs of the Empress Theatre Marquee, Auditorium, and Ticket Booth, located at 419 N. Water St.

Photo of Decatur Municipal Theatre.

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Photograph of the Decatur Municipal Theatre located on Rt. 51 South left by the waterworks.

Photo of Dan Higgins Theater on 1234 E. Eldorado St., Decatur, IL.

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Photograph of the Dan Higgins Theater located at 1234 E. Eldorado St. c. 1914.

Photo of Conrad Striewing, owner of the Crystal Theater.

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Photograph of "Conrad Striewing, died May 30, 1914. Proprietor of the Crystal Theater on Water Street. For many years he was a traveling salesman but later he purchased the theater. He bought the theater in 1911. It was called the Nasawan but he…

Photo Interior of the Bond Theatre

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Photograph of the interior of the Bond Theatre, formerly the Morrow Theatre, Decatur, IL.

Photos of the Ceiling Collapse at the Avon Theatre, 5/1/1950.

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Photographs of the Collapsed Ceiling at the Avon Theatre on 5/1/1950.
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