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MAR Theater

121 S Main St., Wilmington, IL 60481
Phone: 815-476-4662 link

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The Mar Theater opened a block off Route 66 in 1937. The original theater seats 300 and a smaller newer auditorium seats 64 moviegoers. It had an early form of air conditioning to keep moviegoers cool in the hot summer times. With the exception of the concession area being updated the lobby looks pretty much like it did when it first opened.

The original marquee is still used to announce what's playing on the big screens inside. The small storefronts on either side of the theater entrance are rented to other businesses.

Photo(s): 2012