The Elmo Theater located in downtown St.Elmo, Illinois
For 27 years she has sat empty and forgotten. Her brick facade discolored by time. Her doors boarded shut and her elegant marquee which once stood aglow with neon lights as people lined up beneath it now hangs dark and rusted; It’s neon tubes gone years ago. The St.Elmo Historical Society is a dedicated group of people who believe that by restoring the Elmo Theater we are not only rescuing a historic building from destruction and preserving a part of out past but that the reopening of the Elmo as both a movie house and a community theater will further rejuvenate the community it served for so many years.
Naughty Calendar Fund Raiser
The Historical Societies latest fund raiser is a tastefully done seminude calendar. The calendar is made up of Historical Society members and local citizens who are dedicated to saving The Elmo Theater. All pictures are full color and are of “G” or “PG.” ratings. 100% of the proceeds from the sales of these calendars will benefit the restoration of The Elmo Theater. (Sample Picture Coming Soon!)
Check out the story St. Louis FOX 2 News did about the calendars. News Story
Equipment For Sale
The Historical Society has six 35 mm projectors for sale. Including the base, lamp enclosure, rectifiers, etc. We also have six film platters for sale. Some of this equipment is still in it’s original shipping containers. The rest is lightly used, with a little dust. Pictures of the Equipment can be found HERE.
If you are interested in purchasing any or all of this equipment please contact our president, Connie Barnes. She can be reached at the St. Elmo Devonian office: 618-829-5801 or e-mail at: devoniannews@frontiernet.net
New T Shirts Available
The Historical Society has unveiled a new T shirt design. Stop by the Devonian office to check it out and pick one up.
Help us restore the Elmo theater by making a donation. Go to the Donations page for more information.
