Fort Armstrong Theatre, Rock Island

Name: Fort Armstrong Theatre
Address: Rock Island, United States

#13 among attractions in Rock Island

Concerts and shows, Theater

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Facts and practical information

Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse, Formerly known as The fort Armstrong theater, is an historic building located in downtown Rock Island, Illinois, United States. It opened in 1920 and it was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. In 2020 it was included as a contributing property in the Downtown Rock Island Historic District.It was commonly referred to as the Fort Theater. The theater was named for Fort Armstrong, a fortification that sat in the middle of the Mississippi River near the present location of the Rock Island Arsenal. Its Waitstaff, The Bootleggers, are 1 of just 2 performing Waitstaffs in the USA ()

Built: 1920 (104 years ago)Coordinates: 41°30'36"N, 90°34'18"W

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Downtown Rock IslandRock Island United States

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Fort Armstrong Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Figge Art Museum, Putnam-Parker Block, J.H.C. Petersen's Sons' Store, Modern Woodmen Park.

0.8 miN
Museum, Art museum
Figge Art Museum, Davenport
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Davenport, Iowa, the Figge Art Museum stands as a beacon of culture and creativity. This modern museum, with its sleek glass façade, offers a window into the world of art for the curious traveler and the avid art enthusiast alike.
0.8 miN
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Putnam-Parker Block, Davenport
22 min walk • The Putnam-Parker Block, also known as City Square, are historic structures located in downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States. The property is three buildings that take up the south half of block 43 in what is known as LeClaire's First Addition. The main façade of the structures face south along West Second Street.
0.8 miN
Shopping, Department store, Romanesque revival architecture
J.H.C. Petersen's Sons' Store, Davenport
20 min walk • The J.H.C. Petersen's Sons' Store also known as the Petersen Harned-Von Maur Store Building and the Redstone Building, is a historic building in Davenport, Iowa, United States.
0.8 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
Modern Woodmen Park, Davenport
21 min walk • Modern Woodmen Park is a minor league baseball venue located in Davenport, Iowa, United States. It is home to the Quad Cities River Bandits, the High-A Central affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. Since 1987, St.
~820 ftW
Neighbourhood
Downtown Rock Island Historic District, Rock Island
4 min walk • The Downtown Rock Island Historic District is a national historic district encompassing 82.3 acres in downtown Rock Island, Illinois.
~1910 ftE
Garden, Park, Botanical garden
Quad City Botanical Center, Rock Island
10 min walk • The Quad City Botanical Center is a set of botanical gardens located next to the Mississippi River at 2525 4th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois. It is open daily except major holidays; an admission fee is charged. The center opened on June 20, 1998.
0.8 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
Davenport RiverCenter, Davenport
22 min walk • RiverCenter is a convention center located in downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States. It is made up of two associated buildings sited on the north and south sides of East Third Street. The Adler Theatre is connected to the original section of the convention center on the north side of the complex.
0.7 miNW
Park, View point, Mission Revival Style architecture
LeClaire Park Bandshell, Davenport
19 min walk • The W.D. Petersen Memorial Music Pavilion, commonly referred to as the LeClaire Park Bandshell, is located on Beiderbecke Drive in LeClaire Park, Davenport, Iowa.
0.5 miNW
Bridge
Rock Island Centennial Bridge, Davenport
13 min walk • The Rock Island Centennial Bridge, officially the Master Sargeant Stanley W. Talbot Memorial Bridge, connects Rock Island, Illinois, and Davenport, Iowa. The bridge is 3,850 feet long and stands 170 feet above water level.
0.7 miN
Memorial
Dillon Memorial, Davenport
19 min walk • The Dillon Memorial is a historic structure located in LeClaire Park, near downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 and on the Davenport Register of Historic Properties in 1993.
0.7 miN
Bridge, Chicago school architecture
Davenport Skybridge, Davenport
19 min walk • The Davenport Skybridge is a pedestrian cable-stayed bridge that spans River Drive in downtown Davenport, Iowa. It connects LeClaire Park to a courtyard and parking ramp on 2nd Street, located near the River Music Experience.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Armstrong Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Rock Island Public Library, Rock Island (3 min walk), Downtown Rock Island Historic District, Rock Island (4 min walk), Best Building, Rock Island (6 min walk), Connor House, Rock Island (9 min walk).

How to get to Fort Armstrong Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Armstrong Theatre:

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Ground Transportation Center (21 min walk)