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Chicago Theatre
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Address 185 North State Street
Opening Night Seating Capacity 4400
Original Theatre Owner Al Balaban
Barney Balaban
Samuel Katz
Original Theatre Architect C.W. Rapp
George L. Rapp
Years of Operation Opened in 1921, through 1970s
Type of Musical Accompaniment unknown
Current Status Operating

The Chicago Theatre was a first-run house. The venue was purchased by [?] Paramount Publix Corporation? in 1926. Organist Jesse Crawford performed at the Chicago in 1928.

The Chicago Theatre continued to present motion pictures until the 1970s. The theatre was renovated and reopened in 1986, and is currently operating as a performing arts venue, with approximately 3500 seats.

Resources: FilmYearBook-1926 p. 496 : with additional information provided by David Eickemeyer.

 

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