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Washington Theatre


Photo from the Darren Snow collection.
1330 19th St
Granite City IL

Demolished 1923
Record #10347  
 Opened: 1910
 Closed: 1923
 Demolished: 1923 		Capacity: 1200 seats
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Current Organ: none
 Also Known As:
 Previously operated by: Lillian Amusement Company, Arthur Enterprises

Information for this tour was contributed by Darren Snow.

Opened by the Lillian Amusement Company, the original Washington held 750 on the main floor and 450 in the balcony. It was replaced by the second Washington Theatre -- built on the site of the old Washington Airdome -- in 1923.



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Last featured 2002-12-27. Last edited 8/17/2010.


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