Grand Theater - Wheaton, Illinois
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 41° 51.932 W 088° 06.486
16T E 408036 N 4635440
Historic theater located in the historic area of Wheaton, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WMTGY
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 10/07/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 11

HyperLinkThe Wheaton Grand Theater was opened in 1925. The building was designed by Chicago architect, Norman Brydges in a Beaux Arts style. The theater originally hosted vaudeville acts and silent movies and then many acts and movies over the years. The building is in the planning stages of restoration.

Street address:
123 N. Hale St.
Wheaton, Illinois


County / Borough / Parish: Du Page County

Year listed: 2005

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1925-1949

Historic function: Recreation And Culture

Current function: Vacant, Project On-going

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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