Here’s what the background documentation section had to say:
“The balcony dramatically reveals not only the theater’s elaborate stage area but its original plaster sidewalls and their decorative molding, which have remained uncovered at this level but exist in a deteriorated condition. When the balcony was closed off by the suspended acoustical tile ceiling in the 1970s, it was left unheated and susceptible to water infiltration. As a result, large areas of the plaster walls are disintegrating at this level and some of the plaster has fallen, revealing the masonry wall behind. However, the balcony level retains many original features, including the projection room, many of the original red velour seats, wood double-doors on the sidewalls that lead to fire escapes, and paired metal floor vents for the air cooling system. Two original wall sconces are also extant at the balcony level, as are several original chandeliers that hang precariously from the ceiling.”
My guess is that House of Prayer just didn’t have the money for the roof repairs and the drop ceiling let them defer it…
Here is a profile from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s HAARGIS system. It includes some nice small pictures. Note that the National Register of Historic Places form identifies it as Spanish Revival. The National Register nomination form is VERY good reading; click on the Background Documentation link to see it.
The Woods was deemed eligible for the National Register of Historic Places before it was destroyed.
“Designed by Marshall and Fox, the Woods Theater (1917) is architecturally significant for its distinctive design and system of gothic-inspired detailing in which foliated friezes, clustered and twisted columns, and arched fenestration unify the 10-story Commercial-style office building and the adjacent low-scale theater structure. Historically, the office and theater facility is significant for its associations with the development of Chicago’s music publishing and performing arts industries in the early 20th century and its contribution to the identity of the Randolph Street area of downtown Chicago as "Tin Pan Alley” in the 1920s."
Here is a profile from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s HAARGIS system. It includes a small picture, with the marquee still sporting the original 60s Congress lettering.
Here is a profile from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s HAARGIS system. It includes a small picture. Make sure to click the background information link to fully understand WHY it was put on the Register. Here is another that seems to be describing another building entirely but includes another picture.
Here is a profile from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s HAARGIS system. It includes a small picture.Here is another that seems to be describing another building entirely but includes another picture.
There was one thing I was wondering about the pressure washer. Why can’t there be security floodlighting installed on top of the Green Mill building to deter vandals?
Here’s what the background documentation section had to say:
“The balcony dramatically reveals not only the theater’s elaborate stage area but its original plaster sidewalls and their decorative molding, which have remained uncovered at this level but exist in a deteriorated condition. When the balcony was closed off by the suspended acoustical tile ceiling in the 1970s, it was left unheated and susceptible to water infiltration. As a result, large areas of the plaster walls are disintegrating at this level and some of the plaster has fallen, revealing the masonry wall behind. However, the balcony level retains many original features, including the projection room, many of the original red velour seats, wood double-doors on the sidewalls that lead to fire escapes, and paired metal floor vents for the air cooling system. Two original wall sconces are also extant at the balcony level, as are several original chandeliers that hang precariously from the ceiling.”
My guess is that House of Prayer just didn’t have the money for the roof repairs and the drop ceiling let them defer it…
Here is a profile from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s HAARGIS system. It includes a small picture.
Here is a profile from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s HAARGIS system. It includes small pictures.
Here is a profile from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s HAARGIS system. It includes some nice small pictures. Note that the National Register of Historic Places form identifies it as Spanish Revival. The National Register nomination form is VERY good reading; click on the Background Documentation link to see it.
Here is a profile from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s HAARGIS system. It includes a small picture.
The Woods was deemed eligible for the National Register of Historic Places before it was destroyed.
“Designed by Marshall and Fox, the Woods Theater (1917) is architecturally significant for its distinctive design and system of gothic-inspired detailing in which foliated friezes, clustered and twisted columns, and arched fenestration unify the 10-story Commercial-style office building and the adjacent low-scale theater structure. Historically, the office and theater facility is significant for its associations with the development of Chicago’s music publishing and performing arts industries in the early 20th century and its contribution to the identity of the Randolph Street area of downtown Chicago as "Tin Pan Alley” in the 1920s."
Here is a profile from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s HAARGIS system. It includes a small picture.
Here is a profile from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s HAARGIS system. It includes small pictures. Here is another.
Here is a profile from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s HAARGIS system. It includes a small picture.
Here is a profile from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s HAARGIS system. It includes a small picture, with the marquee still sporting the original 60s Congress lettering.
Here is a profile from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s HAARGIS system. It includes a small picture.
Here is a profile from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s HAARGIS system. It includes a small picture.
Here is a profile from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s HAARGIS system. It includes a small picture.
Here is a profile from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s HAARGIS system. It includes a small picture. Make sure to click the background information link to fully understand WHY it was put on the Register. Here is another that seems to be describing another building entirely but includes another picture.
Here is a profile from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s HAARGIS system. It includes a small picture.Here is another that seems to be describing another building entirely but includes another picture.
I’m amazed nobody has commented on the fact that the Gateway and the Dupage have remarkably similar prosceniums.
Gateway:
1
Dupage: 1, 2
Here is a profile from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s HAARGIS system. It includes a small picture.
Here is a profile from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s HAARGIS system. It includes a small picture.
Here is a profile from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s HAARGIS system. It includes a small picture.
Horatio R. Wilson was also an architect of this building.
Here is a profile from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s HAARGIS system. It includes a small picture.
Here is a profile from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s HAARGIS system. It includes a small picture.
Here is a profile from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s HAARGIS system. It includes a small picture.
Here is a profile from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s HAARGIS system. It includes a small picture.
Here is a profile from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s HAARGIS system. It includes a small picture.
There was one thing I was wondering about the pressure washer. Why can’t there be security floodlighting installed on top of the Green Mill building to deter vandals?