Gem Theatre
1997 Photo from the Darren Snow collection.
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224 Eighth St Cairo IL
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| Record #10119 |
Opened: 1910
Closed: 1978
Current Use:
Demolished:
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Capacity: 685 seats
Architect(s):
Architectural Style(s): Art Deco
National Register:
Current Organ: none |
Also Known As: |
Previously operated by: Rodgers Theatres, Kerasotes Theatres |
Information for this tour was contributed by Darren Snow. Gutted by fire 1934; reopened 1936 after major reconstruction. Purchased by City of Cairo in 1995 after long decline and abandonment. Renovation is slowly progressing. Photos Photos remain the property of the Member and may not be reproduced without the written consent of the Member. |
May 2008 photos from the Darren Snow collection.
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September 2004 photos from the Darren Snow collection.
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September 2003 photos from the Bob Meza collection.
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June 1997 photos from the Darren Snow collection.
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Last featured 4/21/2005. Last edited 12/19/2021.
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