Sun Theater - Bangor MI 

Address: 118 Monroe St.
City: Bangor
State: MI
Zip: 49013
County: Van Buren
Open: 1935
Capacity: 300
Owner History: Gus Eisner, John Elsner
Theater Type: Small Town Movie Palace
Number of visits to this page: 6177
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General Information:

The Sun opened in 1935. I found several articles on the theater which I will summarize in this timeline:

  • 1944 - Held event to sell war bonds, proceeds were $36,379.
  • 1945 - Expanded by Getman Bros. Construction.
  • 1947 - Remodeled by Superior Builders to add glass brick. A new electric popcorn machine was also installed.
  • 1949 - Theater sold by Gus Elsner to his brother John who had previously operated the Berry Theater in Berrien Springs. It is noted the Elsner's also operate the Starlite Drive-In in Benton Harbor.
  • 1952 - Theater destroyed by fire in March. The theater was insured.
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Sun Theater - 1952 Article Regarding Fire From Bangor Historical Society
1952 Article Regarding Fire From Bangor Historical Society
Sun Theater - From Bangor Historical Society
From Bangor Historical Society
Sun Theater - 1952 Fire Photo From Bangor Historical Society
1952 Fire Photo From Bangor Historical Society
Sun Theater - From Bangor Historical Society
From Bangor Historical Society
Sun Theater - From Bangor Historical Society
From Bangor Historical Society
Sun Theater - Old Photo
Old Photo
Sun Theater - 1944 Flyer From Bangor Historical Society
1944 Flyer From Bangor Historical Society
Sun Theater - 09 Feb 1944 Article
09 Feb 1944 Article
Sun Theater - 18 Nov 1949 Article
18 Nov 1949 Article
Sun Theater - 1946 Flyer
1946 Flyer
Sun Theater - 1951 Photo
1951 Photo
Sun Theater - 28 Jun 1945 Expansion
28 Jun 1945 Expansion
Sun Theater - Dec 21 1946 Ad
Dec 21 1946 Ad
Sun Theater - June 12 1947 Remodel Story
June 12 1947 Remodel Story
Sun Theater - March 6 1952 Destroyed By Fire
March 6 1952 Destroyed By Fire
Sun Theater - Nov 19 1949 Changing Hands
Nov 19 1949 Changing Hands
Sun Theater - Nov 27 1949 Article
Nov 27 1949 Article
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