Hello! My grandfather decorated the Olympic Theater (1930s?). He was a Czech born artist who mostly did church decorations (more than 100 churches) but also decorated Czech banks, theaters, as well as several rooms in the Cuneo Museum in Vernon Hills, Illinois. I have some black and white photos of the Olympic Ballroom Interior from the 1930s I believe, including a description of the work: “The ceiling and walls are done in light ivories, pinks, and greys. The walls are finished in a texstone effect. The picture above the proscenium arch is painted on canvas and represents music, art and literature.” In the pictures for the current restored theater (named the Concordia now) on the website mentioned above look like the mural and other decorations might have been preserved, but I need to go see for myself. Has anyone been to the theater after the renovations?
Hello! My grandfather decorated the Olympic Theater (1930s?). He was a Czech born artist who mostly did church decorations (more than 100 churches) but also decorated Czech banks, theaters, as well as several rooms in the Cuneo Museum in Vernon Hills, Illinois. I have some black and white photos of the Olympic Ballroom Interior from the 1930s I believe, including a description of the work: “The ceiling and walls are done in light ivories, pinks, and greys. The walls are finished in a texstone effect. The picture above the proscenium arch is painted on canvas and represents music, art and literature.” In the pictures for the current restored theater (named the Concordia now) on the website mentioned above look like the mural and other decorations might have been preserved, but I need to go see for myself. Has anyone been to the theater after the renovations?
Kathy Mallin