Apollo's 2000

2875 W. Cermak Road,
Chicago, IL 60623

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Life's Too Short
Life's Too Short on April 4, 2006 at 5:34 am

Yeah, that’s pretty much my thought process as well. I am not nearly as up on the status of Chicago’s remaining theatres as I was fifteen years ago. But there may be some others still kicking around in various neighborhoods, being used different ways (or not used at all).

By the way Brian, I’ve been meaning to mention that your research is impressive. Keep it up. You’ll be running a redevelopment agency one day.

Broan
Broan on April 3, 2006 at 5:34 pm

Well, there’s the Central Park (but that’s in pretty iffy shape) Riviera (poorly painted), the Fine Arts (built as legit), and if we expand to 1920, the Portage. Not having seen it in person, it’s hard to judge, but it may well be the best-kept example.

Life's Too Short
Life's Too Short on April 3, 2006 at 4:47 pm

Nice interior photos here:

http://www.cinematour.com/tour.php?db=us&id=21660

I think this is the best remaining example of a theatre from this era in the Chicagoland area.

It seems to be thriving. Not sure, but I heard once that the guy who runs the Aragon Ballroom also has an interest in this place.

Broan
Broan on March 29, 2006 at 6:03 pm

Remodeling was done by Roy B. Blass in 1936