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The Granada Theatre is an event venue at 108 N 9th St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864. It holds up to 1200 guests. Events include Live theater events, Concerts, Birthday parties. It is in Jefferson County, about 73 miles from St. Louis.
The Granada Theatre in Mount Vernon, Illinois, is a historic venue offering live theater events, concerts, birthday parties, and movies. Built in 1937 by Boller Brothers Architects for the Fox Theater Corporation, it originally seated 1,200 people in an air-conditioned art deco auditorium. The theater has a rich history, including selling war bonds during World War II and hosting Army and Navy band performances. It was split into two theaters in 1981 and underwent several renovations, including a lobby mural in 1985 and a full auditorium renovation completed in 2020. The venue is recognized as the "Crown Jewel of Southern Illinois."
- Address
- 108 N 9th St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
- Phone
- +16183156100
- Capacity
- 1200
- County
- Jefferson County
- Highways
- Interstate 57, Interstate 64, Illinois Route 142, Illinois Route 37
- Distance
- about 73 miles from St. Louis (straight line)
About Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is a city in Jefferson County, Illinois, founded in 1817 and named after George Washington’s plantation. It is located on high ground between Casey Creek and the Big Muddy River, about 65 miles east of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a rich history as a legal center, attracting lawyers like Abraham Lincoln when the Illinois Supreme Court’s first Grand Division moved there in 1848. Mount Vernon is also known for its railroad car manufacturing and locomotive rebuilding industries. Visitors can reach the city via Interstates 57 and 64 or Illinois Routes 142 and 37. Nearby landmarks include the historic Mt. Vernon Inn and the 5th District Appellate Court building. The Mount Vernon Airport provides air access to the area.
Getting there
- Highways
- Interstate 57, Interstate 64, Illinois Route 142, Illinois Route 37
- Rail and air
- National Railway Equipment Company serves the rail industry; Mount Vernon Airport provides air access.
- Nearest city
- St. Louis, Missouri
Around Mount Vernon
- Mt. Vernon Inn: Historic building where lawyers including Abraham Lincoln gathered; listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 5th District Appellate Court: Constructed in 1854 and still in use as the Appellate Court House.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is The Granada Theatre located?
- The Granada Theatre is at 108 N 9th St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864, in Jefferson County.
- How do I get to The Granada Theatre?
- Mount Vernon is served by Interstate 57, Interstate 64, Illinois Route 142, Illinois Route 37. It is about 73 miles from St. Louis.
- What kinds of events does The Granada Theatre host?
- Live theater events, Concerts, Birthday parties, Movies.
- How many people can The Granada Theatre hold?
- 1200.
- What is there to see in Mount Vernon?
- Places to see in Mount Vernon include Mt. Vernon Inn, 5th District Appellate Court.
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