Legion Theater - New Buffalo MI 

Address: 114 N. Whitaker
City: New Buffalo
State: MI
Zip: 49117
County: Berrien
Open: 1946
Capacity: 475
Owner History:
Theater Type: Small Town Movie Palace
Number of visits to this page: 3123
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General Information:

This theater was built by the American Legion which used the lower level for their meetings. It was eventually turned over to a Mr. Spadafore who had also run several other theaters around the state. I found a 1914 photo of a building that looks to have an American Legion placard standing in front of it.

Extrapolating from that based on the articles below, that building could be the old theater. It's a bit of a stretch but possible nonetheless. See photos and comparison to 2018 street view below. I will use the address of the Emporium building as the address until I find out differently.

Update July 3 2022: I went to New Buffalo and the old theater building is now white. Based on the historical photos, I believe this to be the building.

Info Updates:
11/10/2022 - Sarah B
Cinema treasures page http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/67973
 Photos:10
Legion Theater - July 2 2022 Photo
July 2 2022 Photo
Legion Theater - July 2 2022 Photo
July 2 2022 Photo
Legion Theater - 1914 Photo With What Appears To Be American Legion Hall
1914 Photo With What Appears To Be American Legion Hall
Legion Theater - Old Post Card Compared To 2018 Street View
Old Post Card Compared To 2018 Street View
Legion Theater - Maybe The Old Theater Building
Maybe The Old Theater Building
Legion Theater - Aug 15 1938 Bonds Sold
Aug 15 1938 Bonds Sold
Legion Theater - Dec 17 1946 Fire Marhsall Closes
Dec 17 1946 Fire Marhsall Closes
Legion Theater - Feb 28 1946
Feb 28 1946
Legion Theater - May 16 1946
May 16 1946
Legion Theater - Nov 29 1946 Dispute Over Legion Theater
Nov 29 1946 Dispute Over Legion Theater
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