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	©2005-2017 Wildey Theatre


	Welcome to the historic Wildey Theatre. Opened in 1909 as an opera house and a third floor meeting hall for the Independent Order of Oddfellows, the Wildey has undergone many transformations throughout the years.


	Located in Downtown Edwardsville on Main Street, the Wildey closed as a full-time movie theatre on March 8, 1984 after more than 400 people attended the movie "The Big Chill." The Edwardsville Historic Preservation Commission later designated the Wildey Theatre as a "Local Landmark" in 1986.


	Recognizing the importance of the Wildey Theatre to the overall downtown development efforts, the City acquired the property (or theatre) in 1999 with a state grant. The City has now finished the renovation and the building has been restored to its 1930's art deco look. The theater now serves, once again, as a venue for live performances and classic films.


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	Last updated on Friday, January 13, 2017 by Liz Saul.


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