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balabanandkatz commented about Uptown Theatre on Jul 22, 2008 at 7:58 am

I forgot to mention, my email is
thanks! David Balaban

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balabanandkatz commented about Uptown Theatre on Jul 21, 2008 at 2:29 pm

There is a rumor going around that the final ownership of the theatre will be decided by the end of September. I took a walking tour with my friend Rene Rabiela Jr.a few days ago.(his dad, Rene Rabiela operated the theatre during its time as a rock and roll palace). The inside of the theater is in pretty rough shape but it is overewelmingly beautiful. There is a slide show of that tour on our website. www.balabanandkatzmagazine.com Check it out. Email me with any questions..
David Balaban
Balaban and katz historical foundation
posted by balabanandkatz on Jul 21, 2008 at 10:26am

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balabanandkatz commented about Uptown Theatre on Jul 21, 2008 at 1:26 pm

There is a rumor going around that the final ownership of the theatre will be decided by the end of September. I took a walking tour with my friend Rene Rabiela Jr.a few days ago.(his dad, Rene Rabiela operated the theatre during its time as a rock and roll palace). The inside of the theater is in pretty rough shape but it is overewelmingly beautiful. There is a slide show of that tour on our website. www.balabanandkatzmagaine.com Check it out. Email me with any questions..
David Balaban
Balaban and katz historical foundation

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balabanandkatz commented about Uptown Theatre on Apr 20, 2007 at 10:23 am

actually, I wrote the Chicago Movie Palace book. Joe wrote the foreward

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balabanandkatz commented about Uptown Theatre on Apr 20, 2007 at 5:04 am

Actually the city charged the owners about 1.6 million dollars to stabilize the front of the building. The terra cotta pieces are inside carefully catalogued and stored awaiting the go ahead to be reapplied(if possible) when a restoration plan is approved. That cost has been added to the buildings indebitness and must be repaid.

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balabanandkatz commented about Uptown Theatre on Apr 19, 2007 at 6:25 pm

just curious, where in the book, “Continuous performance” is the uptown theatre pictured?

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balabanandkatz commented about Uptown Theatre on Apr 19, 2007 at 3:50 pm

i heard some positive news about the Uptown the other day. A very reliable source tells me that the financial problems which have kept the theatre from being reused are being cleared up by its current owner. The goal of the current owner is to attain a clear title for the property so that renovation of the property for theatre use can begin. email me for more info. Thanks
[email][/email,www.balabanandkatz.com

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balabanandkatz commented about Orpheum Theater on Mar 19, 2007 at 6:44 pm

According to our records, the orpheum was part of the B and k chain as of october 1st, 1949. for more information please visit www.balabanandkatzfoundation.com

david balaban

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balabanandkatz commented about Colfax Theatre on Mar 19, 2007 at 6:34 pm

According to our records, The Colfax was operated by Balaban and Katz as of October 1st, 1949. For more information visit www.balabanandkatzfoundation.com

David Balaban

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balabanandkatz commented about Academy Theatre on Mar 19, 2007 at 6:29 pm

thats 1949 sorry

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balabanandkatz commented about Academy Theatre on Mar 19, 2007 at 6:28 pm

according to our records, this theatre was part of the balaban and katz chain as of October 1st, 1049. for a complete list of b and K theatres visit www.balabanandkatzfoundation.com

David balaban

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balabanandkatz commented about Luna Theater on Mar 19, 2007 at 6:19 pm

According to our records, as of October 1st, 1949, Balaban and Katz operated this theatre.

for a complete lis to Balaban and Katz theatres, visit www.balabanandkatzfoundation.com
david Balaban
Balaban and Katz Foundation

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balabanandkatz commented about Crocker Theater on Mar 19, 2007 at 6:13 pm

according to our records, as of October 1, 1949, the crocker was part of the B and k Chain. for a complete list of theatres operated by B and k go to www.balabandkatzfoundation.com

David Balaban
Balaban and katz Foundation

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balabanandkatz commented about Crocker Theater on Mar 19, 2007 at 6:13 pm

according to our records, as of October 1, 1949, the crocker was part of the B and k Chain. for a complete list of theatres operated by B and k go to www.balabandkatzfoundation.com

David Balaban
Balaban and katz Foundation

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balabanandkatz commented about Crocker Theater on Mar 19, 2007 at 6:12 pm

according to our records, as of October 1, 1949, the crocker was part of the B and k Chain. for a complete list of theatres operated by B and k go to www.balabandkatzfoundation.com

David Balaban
Balaban and katz Foundation