Logan Theatre

2646 N. Milwaukee Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60647

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Life's Too Short
Life's Too Short on December 13, 2021 at 9:09 pm

My memory of the Logan pre-fourplex is that it was all on one floor, no balcony. I think the description is incorrect.

DavidZornig
DavidZornig on February 22, 2018 at 2:13 pm

October 1968 photo and copy added credit Chuck Kuenneth.

Note the street is entirely wood planks due to the subway construction then going on.

DavidZornig
DavidZornig on September 18, 2017 at 1:52 pm

1927 photo as the Paramount Theatre added, photo credit Logan Square Preservation Facebook page.

rivest266
rivest266 on November 13, 2016 at 7:47 am

November 23rd, 1915 grand opening ad as Paramount. You are right, Broan.

Broan
Broan on November 13, 2016 at 4:56 am

They never had 5. That was probably two films sharing the same screen.

rivest266
rivest266 on November 13, 2016 at 4:29 am

December 25th, 1989 grand opening as a 3-plex in the photo section. 5 screens in 1990.

DavidZornig
DavidZornig on August 25, 2016 at 5:27 pm

This is interesting. I added a 1908 photo of a prior Logan Theatre. Located at 2164 N. Milwaukee, changed to 2564 N. Milwaukee during the 1909 Chicago Street Re-Numbering Plan. Photo courtesy of the Logan Square Preservation Facebook page. I don’t know if it was a film or live theatre. But it would deserve it’s own page if it was.

Life's Too Short
Life's Too Short on November 29, 2012 at 4:37 pm

Wow! It looks like they did a nice job on the renovation. I was there once when it was still one screen and it was a pit. I went once more after they split it up and it wasn’t half bad. But I’d guess over twenty-five years it was probably well on the way to being a pit again.

matthew1964
matthew1964 on July 31, 2012 at 3:00 pm

I remember going to the logan on a monday every week ,, back in the 1980,s i saw christmas story there and flashdance ,holloween,, and so on ,, me and my friend walked down there every week,,it was always noisey ,lots of people from highschool (kelvyn park) sometimes fights ,,but we enjoyed it,,we saw the features then we had gyros at a litttle gyro place on the corner of sawyer and milwaukee ave ,,great days

CSWalczak
CSWalczak on April 1, 2012 at 2:14 pm

This article about theater restoration in Chicago’s neighborhoods in general and the Logan in particular includes a slide show of over twenty photos.

Broan
Broan on December 14, 2011 at 4:55 pm

The screen configuration is staying the same

Paul Fortini
Paul Fortini on December 14, 2011 at 10:41 am

So is the Logan going to be a single screener, or will it be renovated with four screens, ala the LaGrange?

Broan
Broan on November 29, 2011 at 8:17 pm

You can follow the renovation on the Logan’s facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/thelogantheatre

DavidZornig
DavidZornig on November 29, 2011 at 8:14 pm

Happened to drive by the Logan tonight. Marquee was dark, and still read Closed For Renovations. Small pile of leaves or something in the doorway area.

Chrisk36
Chrisk36 on October 12, 2011 at 12:12 am

I elieve he theatre is closed for renovation

Broan
Broan on October 2, 2011 at 1:50 pm

Architect was Walter W. Ahlschlager, which explains why the building looks so similar to the Davis.

Broan
Broan on August 22, 2011 at 7:19 am

http://www.avclub.com/chicago/articles/mark-fishman-owner-of-the-logan-theatre-on-the-ven,59995/

Broan
Broan on August 18, 2011 at 3:21 pm

http://timeoutchicagokids.com/things-to-do/hipsqueak-blog/55351/coming-attractions-changes-to-the-logan-theatre

Broan
Broan on August 18, 2011 at 3:17 pm

http://timeoutchicago.com/things-to-do/this-week-in-chicago/14882461/more-amenities-higher-prices-at-the-revamped-logan-theatr

KenC
KenC on August 18, 2011 at 3:02 pm

In the lobby, just to the left of auditorium 1, there is a sign stating TRY ME ;underneath is a new seat with a cupholder. The Logan will close around Sept. 6, and reopen before Thanksgiving, according to the two employees I spoke with this afternoon. New seats, new and larger washrooms, and a few walls knocked down are among the improvements coming. Also in the lobby, on the south wall, are numerous pics of the Will Rogers and Harding, and- still around,thankfully- the Congress and Logan. The Congress has both interior and exterior views from various years.

Broan
Broan on August 10, 2011 at 9:47 pm

The neon is presently being restored. There are big plans for the Logan in the future including new seats, a more arts and community focus, restoration of some historic elements, lobby remodel, etc.

0123456789
0123456789 on January 28, 2011 at 2:08 pm

The Logan was a small theatre compared to many other theatre surrounding it.

ChicagoHirt
ChicagoHirt on November 29, 2010 at 11:50 am

Does anyone know how to contact the manager or owner of this theater? The published number doesnt take messages and only highlights current movies. Please let me know if someone has an alternate number. I am trying to plan a fundraiser party and a cehcking out this theater as a venue.

Kringle
Kringle on November 23, 2009 at 2:38 pm

Thanks for the photos, all.