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Sadly this wonderful neon sign shon over Pulaski Road, Chicago for far too short of time. Chicago’s by-ways used to explode with the colours of neon sign lighting, everything from theatres, restaurants to barber shops, but many like the Paradise are now dark.

Jon Erickson writes - The Paradise Theater, which was built in the Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago, was billed as the world’s most beautiful theater. It was located on Crawford Avenue (now N. Pulaski Road) near W. Maypole Avenue. It is regarded as one of the finest designs by its architect, John Eberson.

The sheer opulence and intricate craftsmanship that went into the theater made it a showpiece in itself. The Paradise Theater opened on September 14, 1928 with Clara Bow in “The Fleet’s In” on the screen and The Ritz Brothers performed on the stage.

Contributed by Greg Lynch -