I am not sure who made the original sign. The look is similar to the Chapel Hill sign (on paper – the original plans). I am still looking for pictures.
The old ceiling is now just plaster. I am not sure if the old ceiling had a drappery ceiling or another ceiling that has since been taken down. Someone indicated that it used to have “stars” on the ceiling. At this point there is not any indication that they were mounted in the ceiling.
great story…any chance you still live in the area. The upstairs in not in the best shape. The old ceiling is not present and about 50% of the plaster “fairy tale castle walls” are present.
You seem to have a great interest in Theaters…what’s your attraction to them?
With regards to the interior, it is not intact! There are no seats, no stars and all the original features are gone for the most part. Correction, all the original features are gone except for some molding and fixtures in some of the bathrooms and about ½ of the molding/plaster facade in the front of the theater. It is pretty raw at this point.
Thanks for the Theater Historical Society in Elmhurst.
Whats the difference between Theater Historical Society in Elmhurst and this site?
It is a grand old palace and it seems like there are a few folks who have visited the Varsity. I recently purchased the building and would love to hear back some of you to get some additional information and or backround that you may have.
Are you an Evanston local? What was the interior like?
I am not sure who made the original sign. The look is similar to the Chapel Hill sign (on paper – the original plans). I am still looking for pictures.
The old ceiling is now just plaster. I am not sure if the old ceiling had a drappery ceiling or another ceiling that has since been taken down. Someone indicated that it used to have “stars” on the ceiling. At this point there is not any indication that they were mounted in the ceiling.
great story…any chance you still live in the area. The upstairs in not in the best shape. The old ceiling is not present and about 50% of the plaster “fairy tale castle walls” are present.
You seem to have a great interest in Theaters…what’s your attraction to them?
With regards to the interior, it is not intact! There are no seats, no stars and all the original features are gone for the most part. Correction, all the original features are gone except for some molding and fixtures in some of the bathrooms and about ½ of the molding/plaster facade in the front of the theater. It is pretty raw at this point.
Thanks for the Theater Historical Society in Elmhurst.
Whats the difference between Theater Historical Society in Elmhurst and this site?
It is a grand old palace and it seems like there are a few folks who have visited the Varsity. I recently purchased the building and would love to hear back some of you to get some additional information and or backround that you may have.
Are you an Evanston local? What was the interior like?
Thanks,
Steven