Rogers Theater
The Rogers Theater opened in 1937, providing a new entertainment venue and a touch of Art Moderne design to this northeast Michigan town. A theatrical stage was added beneath the movie screen in the early 2000s to broaden the types of entertainment that could be offered. In 2016, the owners announced their plan to donate the theater to the Presque Isle District Library, where it would become another branch among the district's five existing libraries, exclusively focused on arts, culture, and community programming. The Rogers Theater is a blueprint that illustrates how thoughtful property owners can partner with existing community assets to grow opportunities that benefit everyone.
- 2024 Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
- 2025 Governor's Award for Historic Preservation
- 2025 Michigan Historic Preservation Network "Preservation Gem" award
Rogers Theater Renovation Project
This special project fund will help the Presque Isle District Library repair and restore the Rogers Theater.
Checks can be dropped off at any branch location and made out to the Presque Isle District Library. Please make your donation to the Rogers Theater Renovation Project through the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan by linking here. The Presque Isle District Library is proud to partner with the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan.
