I saw many movies here -- both as a kid and during college:
But these days, things are definitely not looking good for the Will Rogers Theater in Charleston.
The building has been shuttered for some time.
It's been sold.
Flooded.
Foreclosed.
And now is nearing the point of condemnation, as you'll read:
A piece of Coles County history.
Slowly dying a really ugly death.
Slowly fading into memory......
Out for now.......
Matt
whimsical ol' Will, inside the lobby:
