Paramount Theatre

The Paramount Theatre, also known as the Paramount Arts Center, opened in , in 1931. It was designed by Rapp and Rapp in the Art Deco style with Venetian elements.
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  • Type: Arts center
  • Description: theater and movie theater in Aurora, Illinois, United States
  • Also known as: Paramount Arts Center” and “Paramount Arts Centre
  • Address: 23 East Galena Boulevard, Aurora, IL 60505

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Stolp Island and Aurora Regional Fire Museum.

Islet
is a small island in the Fox River in . In 1986 the island and its 41 buildings were added to the National Register of Historic Places as the Historic District. It covers 0.03 square miles of land area.

Museum
The is an educational institution located in , US. Its purpose is to preserve and exhibit the artifacts and history of fire departments in Aurora and the surrounding area, as well as to teach and promote fire safety and prevention. is situated 940 feet east of Paramount Theatre.

Memorial
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
The is an historic building located at 23 East Downer Place on in , , in the . is situated 420 feet southwest of Paramount Theatre.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Boulder Hill and North Aurora.

Village
is a census-designated place in Oswego Township, , , United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 8,394. It is part of the on the Fox River, south of . is situated 3½ miles south of Paramount Theatre.

Town
is a village in , United States, and a suburb of Aurora. Per the 2020 census, the population was 18,261. maintains its own public library district, fire district, and police department, but public spaces and parks are managed by the neighboring Fox Valley Park District. is situated 3½ miles north of Paramount Theatre.

Town
is a village in and counties, , United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 34,485. is the largest municipality in Kendall County. Part of the , it is an exurb of . is situated 5 miles south of Paramount Theatre.

Paramount Theatre

Latitude
41.75754° or 41° 45′ 27″ north
Longitude
-88.31479° or 88° 18′ 53″ west
Elevation
623 feet (190 metres)
Inception
September 3rd, 1931
Operator
Aurora Civic Center Authority
Open location code
86HHQM5P+23
Open­Street­Map ID
way 287546039
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­arts_centre
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­theatre
Geo­Names ID
4905311
Wiki­data ID
Q7135366
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