Burling & Adler was Dankmar Adler’s firm before teaming with Louis Sullivan. Adler & Sullivan’s Schiller (Garrick) Theatre was adjacent to the Apollo, and the Borden Block, Adler & Sullivan’s first commission, was adjacent to the Schiller.
The neon is presently being restored. There are big plans for the Logan in the future including new seats, a more arts and community focus, restoration of some historic elements, lobby remodel, etc.
Burling & Adler was Dankmar Adler’s firm before teaming with Louis Sullivan. Adler & Sullivan’s Schiller (Garrick) Theatre was adjacent to the Apollo, and the Borden Block, Adler & Sullivan’s first commission, was adjacent to the Schiller.
The building at 4717 is the one with the glass block that looks like it used to be a garage. Maybe the same building.
http://timeoutchicagokids.com/things-to-do/hipsqueak-blog/55351/coming-attractions-changes-to-the-logan-theatre
http://timeoutchicago.com/things-to-do/this-week-in-chicago/14882461/more-amenities-higher-prices-at-the-revamped-logan-theatr
http://uptownhistory.compassrose.org/2011/08/bank-of-chicago-wilson-ave-date-unknown.html
The neon is presently being restored. There are big plans for the Logan in the future including new seats, a more arts and community focus, restoration of some historic elements, lobby remodel, etc.
Status: Demolished
An unexecuted lobby scheme
Architect Horatio R. Wilson. Lobby View
Exterior
Interior View
Lounge
Exterior View
Apollo Lobby
Interior Detail
Night view of the Apollo
And many more photos Here
Here is a nice early view
Here is a nice early lobby view
This may be an image of this theatre. This also appears to be the same theatre as the luna-lite.
Here is a drawing of the curtain.
Here is an advertisement with an early photo
Here is a construction view
Terra Cotta Advertisement
Here is a nice overall view of the building