Beacon Theatre
6541 Grand River Avenue,
Detroit,
MI
48208
6541 Grand River Avenue,
Detroit,
MI
48208
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Architects: Charles Howard Crane
Previous Names: Ferry Field Theatre
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One of C. Howard Crane’s earlier Detroit theater designs, the Ferry Field Theatre opened August 27, 1916 and seated 1,325. In September 1934, it was renamed the Beacon Theatre, but only operated three more years before closing.
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The September 16, 1916, issue of The Moving Picture World said that the Ferry Field Theatre had opened on August 31. The theater was decorated in the Spanish Renaissance style.
Street View has been set to a location in Highland Park several miles from the Grand River Avenue site of the theater. The zip code is 48208.
August 27th, 1916 grand opening ad as Ferry Field in photo section.
September 1st, 1934 grand opening ad as Beacon also in photo section.