To the best of my knowledge The Riviera suffered a roof collapse and ultimately was demolished as the photo states. I recall my father taking me there sometime before the collapse to watch the 10th anniversary of Disney’s “The Jungle Book” (Late 1977, I was four at the time). Here is my proof via this link:
Roger,
To the best of my knowledge The Riviera suffered a roof collapse and ultimately was demolished as the photo states. I recall my father taking me there sometime before the collapse to watch the 10th anniversary of Disney’s “The Jungle Book” (Late 1977, I was four at the time). Here is my proof via this link:
http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1978/08/28/page/5/article/theater-roof-collapses-under-heavy-rain
As far as the organ, I am not certain of its fate.
I hope this helps.