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Photo of Marie Meyer, Known as Pioneer Theater Organist in Decatur, IL.
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
Photograph of Faries Grand Theater, located on 1036 E. Grand Ave., Decatur, IL. 1914
Photos of the Empress Theatre exterior and interior.
Photographs of the Empress Theatre Marquee, Auditorium, and Ticket Booth, located at 419 N. Water St.
Photo of Decatur Municipal Theatre.
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.
Photograph of the Dan Higgins Theater located at 1234 E. Eldorado St. c. 1914.
Photo of Conrad Striewing, owner of the Crystal Theater.
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
Photograph of the interior of the Bond Theatre, formerly the Morrow Theatre, Decatur, IL.
Photo of the Bijou Theatre
Photographs of the Bijou Theatre and a brief history of the Bijou, owner was A. Sigfried
Photos of the Ceiling Collapse at the Avon Theatre, 5/1/1950.
Photographs of the Collapsed Ceiling at the Avon Theatre on 5/1/1950.
Photo of man and son watching movie in 3D in 1953.
Photograph of man and his son watching 3D movie in 1953.
