Stratford Theatre
4751 W. Vernor Highway,
Detroit,
MI
48201
4751 W. Vernor Highway,
Detroit,
MI
48201
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The November 19, 1938 issue of Boxoffice had news about the remodeling project at the Stratford Theatre: “Detroit— The Stratford Theatre here will complete an extensive remodeling program in about ten days. Wright & Rogvoy, Detroit, are the architects.”
This is in response to jschneider: I am the granddaughter of Joseph N Schneider, Sr. He and my Uncle Fred Schneider owned the Stratford Theater. I have the program from the opening of that theater. If you would like to chat, you could email me at
http://books.google.com/books?id=1qEbAQAAMAAJ&dq=cove%20lighting%20theater&pg=PA1989#v=onepage&q=cove%20lighting%20theater&f=false
I am interested in finding out more information on the origins of the Stratford. My family, Schneiders, originally built the city block it was housed in and were officers in the Dix Theater Company which included the Stratford. Who currently owns the theater and is there a way I can gain access to the inside for family history purposes? I’m looking for some contact information on current ownership.
Checked it some days ago. The store that occupied the auditorium is now closed.
The building recently reopened as a furniture (+ various stuff) store. Some original deco and curtain still remains inside.
…..and was played by Doris Goutow
Here is an ad, circa 1974:
http://tinyurl.com/3xqta4
This theater is owned by a church, but still remains vacant. A message for a party remains on the marquee.
Go here for a picture of the theater today and the old interior.