Roadside Attraction
The Mar Theatre
Wilmington, Illinois
The Mar Theater opened for business on June 15th 1937. It retains the original stage and decorative ceiling as well as marquee, lobby and ticket booth. Also preserved are original architectural features including lighting fixtures. The auditorium comfortably seats 300 people. A new second auditorium accommodates 64 patrons.
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