From the March 4, 2015, Hi-Liter "Renovated theater reopens" by Jude Kaider.
It was cold, really cold, but a crowd of folks were when the theater was relighted. This structure was the Antioch Theatre at 378 Lake St, in downtown Antioch, Illinois. There were free bags of popcorn. The event marked the end of a major renovation project and so begins a new chapter in the nearly-century-old life of it.
It was originally named the Majestic Theatre and opened in 1919, initially featuring live entertainment. Five years later it was renamed and became a movie theater.
In recent years, the building was in big need of both interior and exterior remodeling and repair as well as updated electrical and sprinkler systems. An even bigger problem was the digital age projectors, not something the analog projectors at the theater could handle.
Fortunately for Anticoh, local real estate developer Tom Downey decided the place was worth saving. Using the Kickstarter fundraising campaign, $83,00 was raised plus corporate sponsors kicked in.
In addition to the main theater, a smaller 29-seat one has been built.
We drove by it the other night and it the exterior is quite impressive. Looking forward to seeing a movie there.
--DaCoot
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