About Us

In November of 2011 The Will Rogers Theatre located at 705 - 715 Monroe Ave. Charleston, Illinois was purchase by Jim & Katie Troccoli, of Ottawa, Illinois  and Tim Burke of Hollywood CA with the intent of restoring the Will Rogers Theatre to its original grandeur. 

After a two year battle with business partner Burke and the lender, the building has been purchased by Katie Troccoli through a judicial sale on Oct. 28, 2016.  It has been a long journey to get here. 

05/07/2019 New architects Studio K on the scene to update the plans to move forward with the Will Rogers restoration project.

The Will Rogers Theatre had been listed on the Landmarks Illinois Ten Most Endangerd Places

 www.landmarks.org/ten_most_2011_will_rogers_theatre.htm 

and is list by the United States Department of the Interior National Register of Historic Places.

www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/il/Coles/state.html
Will Rogers Theatre and Commercial Block (added 1984 - - #84001066)
705-715 Monroe Ave. , Charleston
Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Kennedy,Roy M., multiple
Architectural Style: Art Deco
Area of Significance: Architecture
Period of Significance: 1925-1949
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Commerce/Trade, Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Specialty Store, Theater
Current Function: Commerce/Trade, Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function: Specialty Store, Theater
 


Katie Troccoli 815-228-2058  cell number


We sincerely appreciate the support of the community and thank you for your interest in the Will Rogers project.

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