Booth Theatre
9636 E. Jefferson Avenue,
Detroit,
MI
48214
9636 E. Jefferson Avenue,
Detroit,
MI
48214
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Additional Info
Architects: E.H. Rogers
Firms: Bennett & Straight
Styles: Streamline Moderne
Previous Names: Gladwin Park Theatre, Aladdin Theatre
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Located at the corner of E. Jefferson Avenue and Motor Boat Lane. Opened on June 20, 1914 as the Gladwin Park Theatre. In 1923 it was renamed the Aladdin Theatre and closed in 1924. Twelve years later on November 14, 1936, it was remodeled by architectural firm Bennett & Straight and re-opened as the Booth Theatre, which lasted until its closing in 1962.
Later demolished, the site was occupied by the Gregory Boat Co. followed by KAM Marine.
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The architect of the Gladwin Park Theater was E.H. Rogers.
Some photos here:
http://tinyurl.com/3l2qmf
The Gregory Boat Company has two buildings on this block at the theater address. You can see an aerial on the site posted on 10/4/08. Out of thr two, the building further west may be the theater, but the boat company has built something in front of it, I believe.
It is the showroom/service area for gregory Marina, they deal in pleasure boats, and some large ones at that. You can see the shape of the auditorium from the street easily.
The September 4, 1936, issue of The Film Daily had this item about the Gladwin/Booth Theatre: “Bennett & Straight, architects, are starting work on remodeling the Gladwin Theater for Julius D. London. House will be renamed the Booth, with opening about Oct. 1.”
This theater was Gladwin Park Theatre and it was open in 1927 according to the Detroit City Index. My great grandmother was the organist for the theater and is listed in the directory.
The first theater in Detroit to have a TV lounge in 1949: http://www.boxoffice.com/the_vault/issue_page?issue_id=1949-12-3&page_no=75#page_start
Reopened as Booth on November 14th, 1936. Grand opening ad posted.