The cinema became part of the Landmark Theatre chain in 1990, and was renovated and converted to a twin-screen venue.

[2] The Downer Theatre was opened in 1915 as part of a mixed-use complex located on Downer Avenue in the Upper East Side neighborhood of Milwaukee developed by Oscar and Marc Brachman and movie entrepreneurs Thomas and John Saxe for a price of $65,000.

[1] The current marquee and green enamel plate exterior replaced the historic brick façade during the 1930s era renovation.

The cinema has a small snack bar that serves candy, popcorn and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Other tenants of the building include residential apartments, a bar, book store and pizzeria.