Washington Theatre

Adams County

427 Hampshire | Quincy, IL

Washington Theatre is a 1480-seat theatre built for stage & cinema showings. Quincy’s first talking motion picture was shown here in 1928. This is the only strong 1920 period piece to be found in Quincy’s downtown.

1924 / MEDITERRANEAN & BYZANTINE / E.P. RUPERT architect

Abundant Architecture

See the city with over 3,600 structures contributing to the National Register of Historic Places {self-guided driving + walking tour}