Apollo Theatre, Movie theater in downtown Belvidere, Illinois, US
The Apollo Theatre occupies a steel-framed building with stone and masonry treatments, featuring classical architectural elements from the 1920s on North State Street.
The theater replaced the Derthick Opera House after its destruction by fire in 1917 and opened its doors on January 11, 1922 with 950 seats.
Throughout its century-long existence, the venue has served as a cinema, vaudeville stage, Mexican dance club, and concert hall for various entertainment forms.
The theater underwent multiple renovations, including the addition of air conditioning in 1931 and modern technical upgrades to accommodate contemporary performances.
A tornado struck the theater during a metal concert on March 31, 2023, causing the roof to collapse and resulting in one death and numerous injuries.
Location: Belvidere
Inception: 1921
Official opening: January 11, 1922
Address: 104 N. State Street, Belvidere, IL 61008
GPS coordinates: 42.25944,-88.84361
Latest update: March 15, 2025 20:51
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