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Land Purchased For Genesee Project
A.L. Brumund, H.C. Burnett, and D.T. Webb saw the old Y.M.C.A. property up for sale and decided to purchase it with intentions to create a new Waukegan community center focusing on entertainment, bussiness, and living. -
Construction of Genesee Begins
After a year of planning their vision of the Genesee Theatre was finally coming alive. -
Genesee Theatre's Grand Opening
The streets were buzzing on Christmas night in dowtown Waukegan with excitement for the grand opening of the long awaited theatre. -
Genesee in the 30's
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Genesee's Success Urges For Expansion of Theater
Changes within the building were made to accomodate the theater's success. -
Genesee in 1931
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Genesee in 1939
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Renovations To The Interior Were Made
Appeal to the new generations led to the renovation of the seats, sound system, and some decor. -
Genesee in 1952
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Downfall Of Classic Theaters
Despite Genesee's success it wasnt enough to compete with the new modern cinemas starting to pop up. -
Genesee in 1986
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Genesee Slips Into Temporary Closure
Economic troubles push theater into temorary goodbye. -
Waukegan Purchases Genesee Theatre
23 million dollar renovation project hoped to resurrect the theatre culture in Waukegan. -
Re-Grand Opening Of Genesee
After major renovations the theater was successfully re-opened with two sold out Bill Cosby shows. -
Current State Of Genesee Theatre
