Built by Fridstein and Company in 1926 for the movie theater chain of Bubliner and Trinz, it is a surviving example of a movie palace. It features ornate exterior and interior design work, in a combination of the Classical Revival and Italian Renaissance styles. It could seat over 2,900 moviegoers, and also has storefronts facing the streets. The theater is currently used as a live music venue.
As a movie palace originally, even if you double the movie attendance to 6,000, that is still a cozy concert experience. We have had great luck with Chicago concerts and I am sure this one will keep our string going.
Going to get there a couple of hours before the doors open and get a burger and a beer, or something similar, then head on over. We will be driving back tonight, so most likely no details until tomorrow.
Love that building! You have been busy traveling!
ReplyDeleteI think the Fox here in Detroit would match the Congress as a theatre... have a ball!
ReplyDeleteI bet this will be fun...please write about this
ReplyDeleteI love this video very nice .
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