| Chicago Theatre |
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| Address |
185 North State Street |
| Opening Night Seating Capacity |
4400 |
| Original Theater Owner |
Balaban and Katz |
| Original Theater Architect |
C.W. Rapp and George L. Rapp |
| Years of Operation |
Opened in 1921, through 1970s |
| Type of Musical Accompaniment |
unknown |
| Current Status |
Operating |
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The Chicago Theatre was a first-run house. Organist Jesse Crawford performed at the Chicago in 1928.
The Chicago Theatre continued to present motion pictures until the 1970s. The theater was renovated and reopened in 1986, and is currently operating as a performing arts venue, with approximately 3500 seats.
Resources: FilmDaily-1926 p. 496 : with additional information provided by David Eickemeyer.
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