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A.L. Brumund, H.C. Burnett, and D.T. Webb saw the old Y.M.C.A. property up for sale and decided to purchase it with intentions to create a new Waukegan community center focusing on entertainment, bussiness, and living.
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After a year of planning their vision of the Genesee Theatre was finally coming alive.
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The streets were buzzing on Christmas night in dowtown Waukegan with excitement for the grand opening of the long awaited theatre.
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Changes within the building were made to accomodate the theater's success.
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Appeal to the new generations led to the renovation of the seats, sound system, and some decor.
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Despite Genesee's success it wasnt enough to compete with the new modern cinemas starting to pop up.
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Economic troubles push theater into temorary goodbye.
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23 million dollar renovation project hoped to resurrect the theatre culture in Waukegan.
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After major renovations the theater was successfully re-opened with two sold out Bill Cosby shows.
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