Normal Theater
About Normal Theater
Normal Theater, at 209 North St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 25, 1997. It was among the first 3 of Normal’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Art Moderne, as it does for 10 other Illinois listings.
What it isMovie theater in Normal, Illinois, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 30 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
209 North St., Normal · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Normal TheaterStart here
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John W. Cook HallBuilding · 0.3 mi on
5 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Normal Theater
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Normal Theater
Is Normal Theater on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 25, 1997 (Register number 97000818).
Is Normal Theater a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Clover Lawn, 1.9 miles away.
Can you visit Normal Theater?
It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.
Where can I read the history of Normal Theater?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 30 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 28893653 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.