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The Normal Theater’s striking Art Deco architectural style and marquee make it one of the most photographed buildings in Normal, Illinois.

The Normal Theater was built in 1937 and was the first movie theater constructed in Bloomington-Normal, specifically for sound films. With seating for 620, the Normal was known for genre and “B” pictures, especially westerns and musicals, as well as second-run fare.

Built by the Kupfer family, they owned it until the early 1980s when Kerasotes purchased it. It was in pretty rough shape by 1990 when it closed. The town of Normal purchased the theater and began fundraising efforts to restore it. It took about $1 million in federal grants, donations, and tax dollars for the total restoration, finally reopening in 1994.

The restoration project made the Normal Theater one of the more honored buildings in downstate Illinois. The theater was designated a Local Landmark in 1991. The town of Normals received the “Preservation...

I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...