Sources: Rockford Republic, November 6, 1920, Sanborn map, v.1, 1928, photo by Jean Lythgoe September 3, 2021
Theaters
A Capitol Idea–the Capitol Theatre
Source: Pappagallo, Spring 2019
Veterans Who Have Passed–Mathew Spinello
Source:Â Rockford Register Star, May 17, 2019.
River Lane Outdoor Theater advertisement
Source: Rockford Register Republic  5-28-1948 p.22
Construction of First Outdoor Theater in Area
Source: Rockford Register Republic 4-24-1948 p.11
Movies Going Out-of-Doors
Source: Rockford Register Republic  May 11,1948 p.11
Theater Listings
Source: Morning Star December 4, 1954 p.9
The Rialto Theater and Ladies’ Dish Nite (October 14, 1952-June 23, 1955)
Sources: Rockford Morning Star, Oct. 14, 1952 and Rockford Register-Republic, June 23, 1955
Midway Theater
Source: Rockford Republic April 1, 1918 p.3
Auburn Theater
Source: Rockford Morning Star  December 28, 1940
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