This Instagram post shows the recreation in Italy of the terra cotta face that was removed.
Post courtesy Carey Wintergreen via Forgotten Chicago Discussion Group.
All print ads indicate the address was 210 N. Main Street.
(214 is what is used today by World Insurance Associates LLC who conjoined two buildings.)
1947 photo added to gallery.
sam siklas, it premiered at the Granada 11/19/75, with both stars and the director there in person.
I uploaded the below photo to the gallery in 2015.
Ebert was probably confused about the Uptown.
I’ve found other errors in his books.
He thought that the band The Tubes was the Electric Light Orchestra in the film “Xanadu” in his 1980 review.
Electric Light Orchestra never appeared in the film.
They only supplied half of the soundtrack.
Not finding a Facebook page specific to the Anson Theater.
Just the Anson-Jones Museum which seems to promote them.
Do you have a link to the theater’s Facebook page?
Four post fire 1976 photos added credit Chicago Sun-Times Collection, Chicago History Museum.
Courtesy Ryan Anthony via The West Town Kid Facebook page.
“I am aware that it looks like the lights have been out on the Double Door reopening for too long.
But, behind the scenes, we have been hard at work. As most of you know, the new Double Door’s home is in the Wilson Theater building.
It was built in 1909 and is designated as a historical building. Consequently, our project was under review by the City’s Landmark’s Division for almost 8 months.
Finally and gratefully, Landmarks gave us the thumbs up on our design. We submitted our full set of blueprints to the building department almost 6 months ago and are waiting for our construction permits.
We have been told that this could be anytime now. Hang in there and don’t loose faith ….. we haven’t.
In fact, Pete and I have decided to Zen this whole thing: “It happens when it happens.” (words to live by).
But more importantly, keep an eye on us … we have some pre-opening fun stuff in the works. Cheers and have happy holidays.
See you in 2024! Until then here’s to a happy, healthy, rocking New Year!"
November 4, 1947 photo credit Bill Sturm/Chicago Sun-Times collection, Chicago History Museum.
This Instagram post shows the recreation in Italy of the terra cotta face that was removed. Post courtesy Carey Wintergreen via Forgotten Chicago Discussion Group.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzMAoOCLgPo/?fbclid=IwAR2XfWb7mX4agsI1_6p3QCsiR5Ghv5E-IbAZvKEiZfb0QLQYZsKdGszmCzk
1944 marque photo in link below.
https://prism.lib.asu.edu/items/30611
All print ads indicate the address was 210 N. Main Street. (214 is what is used today by World Insurance Associates LLC who conjoined two buildings.) 1947 photo added to gallery.
sam siklas, it premiered at the Granada 11/19/75, with both stars and the director there in person. I uploaded the below photo to the gallery in 2015. Ebert was probably confused about the Uptown. I’ve found other errors in his books. He thought that the band The Tubes was the Electric Light Orchestra in the film “Xanadu” in his 1980 review. Electric Light Orchestra never appeared in the film. They only supplied half of the soundtrack.
https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/362/photos/145006
11/13/81 video of the Park West. Fans waiting in line to buy tickets for a surprise Genesis show.
https://mediaburn.org/video/genesis-at-park-west-raw/?fbclid=IwAR165VSfXa_WC7WhNb1RbsSXqByU8-cM1T0sVrALgCd1RGrWB4S-dSNa9ik
“Good Pic” is backwards, but the image is actually correct.
Look at the word Cinema above the theatre entrance.
Not finding a Facebook page specific to the Anson Theater. Just the Anson-Jones Museum which seems to promote them. Do you have a link to the theater’s Facebook page?
Possible photo credit Ken Dietz.
Crisper version credit Library of Congress.
https://www.facebook.com/HistoricDetroit/photos/pb.100063490992463.-2207520000/4098658576867533/?type=3
Update, photo credit the Detroit News archives.
Four post fire 1976 photos added credit Chicago Sun-Times Collection, Chicago History Museum. Courtesy Ryan Anthony via The West Town Kid Facebook page.
Still closed since 2020. Projected reopening before May 2026 for it’s 100th anniversary.
https://wgntv.com/news/northwest-suburbs/efforts-underway-to-restore-reopen-historic-catlow-theatre-in-barrington/?fbclid=IwAR3ZUr0t6uMvvcQ-LzVO91YLDKHcE0vtoG_qKbH9ailCSx1zoaTHECV7bFU
Another update with video interview of the owners. Late 2024/Early 2025 opening projected at the end.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/double-door-new-home-uptown-wilson-theater/?fbclid=IwAR1h7REYDewS2i0mDaebIlPUbkD6agfxoXPmqWkEWC3ZGM1omjvy5SCLN54
1959 Otto Bettmann photo in link below. After reading the Terms of Use page, it just wasn’t worth posting it to the gallery.
https://photos.com/featured/traffic-and-stores-in-times-square-bettmann.html
Demolition began May 7, 1999, completed by June.
https://turnto10.com/news/videos/flashback-may-7-1999?fbclid=IwAR18878p0CTgLxy9DpqZ83yyNqa7GJ8zjiEU1d4_L5hsFQj4Qx_aI-xSLIs
1973 photo added credit John P. Keating Jr.
Demolished in December 1960.
December 15, 1960 Chicago Tribune link below.
https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-norshore-theater-demolis/140275134/?fbclid=IwAR24clAiYB5SUd4osDVXeSMVQP7M3HAG5sj3akn5xdMV-Jb4NLboXh_uNXA
April 8, 1976 photo credit Mart Studios Chicago, courtesy Roy Murphy.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=339388285740035&set=gm.10161000955009520&idorvanity=17220794519
Rialto Movie Theater confirmed that they only have the above Facebook page. No website.
Official Facebook page for the Rialto Theater. I have inquired about any replacement website. Still open with features scheduled for February 1.
https://www.facebook.com/RialtoMovieTheater/
Currently closed awaiting restoration. Facebook page for the non-profit organization below. Last post was June 2023.
https://www.facebook.com/p/Rialto-Theater-in-Villisca-100057232068850/
Other 8/13/57 photos added to gallery.
Additional photo via Facebook that required a license, but could not find original credit to do so.
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2666242273400999&set=pcb.10155708202781736
From the official Double Door Facebook page:
“I am aware that it looks like the lights have been out on the Double Door reopening for too long.
But, behind the scenes, we have been hard at work. As most of you know, the new Double Door’s home is in the Wilson Theater building.
It was built in 1909 and is designated as a historical building. Consequently, our project was under review by the City’s Landmark’s Division for almost 8 months.
Finally and gratefully, Landmarks gave us the thumbs up on our design. We submitted our full set of blueprints to the building department almost 6 months ago and are waiting for our construction permits.
We have been told that this could be anytime now. Hang in there and don’t loose faith ….. we haven’t.
In fact, Pete and I have decided to Zen this whole thing: “It happens when it happens.” (words to live by).
But more importantly, keep an eye on us … we have some pre-opening fun stuff in the works. Cheers and have happy holidays.
See you in 2024! Until then here’s to a happy, healthy, rocking New Year!"
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=706553391601742&set=a.530683382522078