Actually, when I click on a link from the April 08 comment I can get to all areas of the church web site. For some reason my December comment takes me to a bunch of dead links. But, they still don’t have any mention of the theatre project linked to the main ministry site. This would seem to suggest the project has stalled.
The church web site is no longer completely functional. It would appear that they gutted the theatre, than stopped upon realizing they did not have the funds to carry out their urban paradise concept. At least the group working on the Elmwood had the money to follow through on their grand designs.
This a text book case of grandiosity, short-sightedness and poor planning. They could’ve been holding services in the auditorium. Now, perhaps, they are running from unpaid contractors.
Referring back to the Nov 28, 2007 photoset: This appears to not have been the worst twinning in the world. It seems like the screens were not on strange angles, and that the two rooms created were at least somewhat nicely proportioned. So many of these projects were complete hack jobs, where you almost felt like your cousin had set up the home movie screen.
It is my understanding that most of the interior remains. Whether or not you are able to access the second floor to look over the false ceiling is a crap shoot. It probably depends on who is working that day and what kind of a mood they are in.
The opening made in the exterior brick for the stage door still exists. It now opens onto the Century Mall’s sizable loading dock.
The renovation architect gets a point for creative reuse.
I actually went to the movies last weekend for the first time in many months. It was a Saturday night showing of the new Vin Deisl (SP?) movie, and the theatre was dead.
Hey Ron, why was the rear entrance of the Opera House arcade removed?
In BW Chicago’s 1975 photo the price of that steak is $1.29.
Ross: bad real estate dealings are the reason our economy is in the tank. Trying to sell me the Brooklyn Bridge is not going to impove things.
Didn’t United Artists rip the freize down, or remove the columns, or some such thing, as a strategy to prevent landmarking?
It looks like hell in that 1980 photo. Sarah Caldwell, as I understand it, was respected. But she must not have had much of a budget to work with.
The Deerpath in 1982:
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I don’t remember this theatre being twinned, and yet there is a big “2” on the marquee. Curious.
Actually, when I click on a link from the April 08 comment I can get to all areas of the church web site. For some reason my December comment takes me to a bunch of dead links. But, they still don’t have any mention of the theatre project linked to the main ministry site. This would seem to suggest the project has stalled.
The church web site is no longer completely functional. It would appear that they gutted the theatre, than stopped upon realizing they did not have the funds to carry out their urban paradise concept. At least the group working on the Elmwood had the money to follow through on their grand designs.
This a text book case of grandiosity, short-sightedness and poor planning. They could’ve been holding services in the auditorium. Now, perhaps, they are running from unpaid contractors.
Referring back to the Nov 28, 2007 photoset: This appears to not have been the worst twinning in the world. It seems like the screens were not on strange angles, and that the two rooms created were at least somewhat nicely proportioned. So many of these projects were complete hack jobs, where you almost felt like your cousin had set up the home movie screen.
A shame I suppose. But the building, by all accounts, was ravaged. Washington Street will probably be better for the reconstruction project.
Very nice design. Not much frontage to work with, so the designer expressed himself through the verical sign.
Hey Ross: I bet your Vegas winnings plus your Google ads revenue is enough to get Add Photo back online! Or maybe just your Google ads revenue.
Seriously, the only thing Cinematour has on you is photos. I don’t know why you sit still for this unneccesary years-long ass-kicking.
If you are worried, you should give Richard Sklenar a call.
Nice
If all else fails you might try bribery. A high school kid would likely let you upstairs for $20, provided the manager isn’t around.
It is my understanding that most of the interior remains. Whether or not you are able to access the second floor to look over the false ceiling is a crap shoot. It probably depends on who is working that day and what kind of a mood they are in.
I applaud them for restoring the theatre. But the green paint and awnings make it look like an Italian restaurant.
Zambia?!?!
Wow, I’m impressed.
The opening made in the exterior brick for the stage door still exists. It now opens onto the Century Mall’s sizable loading dock.
The renovation architect gets a point for creative reuse.
I actually went to the movies last weekend for the first time in many months. It was a Saturday night showing of the new Vin Deisl (SP?) movie, and the theatre was dead.
That’s a Pinto? Don’t get too close to your computer screen.
The Capitol sat as a decaying hulk for many years on South Halsted Street before it was finally torn down:
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All new seats, but the marquee leaves something to be desired. 1982:
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Oops. Sorry Ken. You are a little tricky with your “tinyurl”.
The Picwood, 1981:
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