I looked the corner up on Terra Server… Link Here
After looking at the photos I seen an arched window which I knew was from the Grand Trunk Building/Transportation Building, thus it was next door. Today the site is a parking garage…… Sadly the transportation building is being demo’d for the expansion of the parking garage, it was an Albert Kahn building. What’s new :sigh:
Graffiti is a from of art, I enjoy looking at them, but they should not be on buildings they do not own or have permission to do so. This graffiti is amazing, it should be in art museums. Most of the problem is they want good exposure, o matter what they do it on. Graffiti anymore means lower property values, bad image of the area, and blight. Graffiti would be more respected if it wasn’t just tags all over the place, or things such as turtles in Detroit. Graffiti is not liked just for the vandalism, but for the tagging, curse words, characters urinating on other graffiti. I think graffiti should be more respected, but should not be on buildings, maybe have a graffiti park where they can just keep it there, and possibly do some murals. I wouldn’t mind seeing a tribute to what Detroit cone was, that the building owner OK’s. At least the window graffiti was on the windows, which can be replaced……if the building gets saved, you don’t know what that idiot Illitch, its already for the most part gone, and not to mention graffiti like I said makes a bad image regardless and makes the building more likely to be demolished by th citizens, officials, etc.
Small History:
3.Bushwick (sc.2,236)
1396 Broadway
opening date: September 11, 1911 by Percy Williams
B.F. Keiths Bushwick 1912-1930
R.K.O. Bushwick 1930-1969 (closed converted to church)
Vacant since 1973,interior demolished 2000 for school
Pictures of the complete facade restoration I have found: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
so is the layout for the stores the same as where the theaters used to be, like the old lobby and hallways to theaters, which are now stores? I wonder if any projectors remain, etc.
That is great to hear Stanley. Did you inherit anything related to the theaters? Also if you have any other info on Detroit’s theaters feel free to add a comment. I am a volunteer for CInema Treasures, and I specifically do Detroit theaters, and do research on them also. Thanks for joining Cinema Treasures, welcome.
Such a shame, what year was the theater demolished and when did it open?
Its amazing what Warren said above, and the pictures Bryan showed above.. such a shame…
Yes this is great news. At first reading the story I was thinking I’d see another demolition when the owner purchased it. This is great, not only running it as a theater, but having it to a one screen, and even the organ! We don’t see anything like that now days, so this is great news! Good luck to the new owner.
If someone could help me get into contacts. I called the Lee beauty supply, and the woman said she doesn’t know what I am talking about, I also then said a fomer theater, she said no, and that they were in the comerica band building. Tax address lookup shwos the comerica bank building is 9201 – 9207 GRAND RIVER W.
Looks like the theater is still intact.
Recent exterior shot: here
Can anyone verify this, and possibly have any interior picures or see if we can contact the owners to get the chance to see the interior?
sdoerr
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Fillmoreon
Aug 11, 2004 at 9:29 pm
I recently got the chance to see the interior of the State. DonF’s statements are correct. The seats are in storage and today are about 3 flat slopes of dance areas and little bars. Sadly there is smoking occuring sicne the theater is used as a nightclub. The interior is amazing, to each side of the stage is a knight made out of plaster. There is a dome at the very top center of the auditorium, and it is estimated to go up 7 stories. The auditiorium is weathered and needs a good cleaning from suet on the plaster. The lobby is also great, and weathered.
I seen the cafe on the theatre tour. It showed no signs at all of the fire besides the smell of smoke. Besides that you really coulnt tell there was a fire present.
sandcastlekid,
The owner does have good intentions, he plans to make a museuem of sorts and is trying to maintain and restore the theater.
He bought it so it would not get demolished.
Sorry about the late reply cookie,
interested in purchasing this theatre please contact Brian Vosburg at: Brian is trying to save the Norwest,
Robert Sloan is the owner, and his phone number is (248) 357-4884
AMUZU.com, pronounced, A- MUZ- U means to entertain you. The name AMUZU came from the AMUZU Theater in Southport, North Carolina. It is my intention to provide an internet site that you will enjoy visiting many times.
do they think it could have been arson?
I looked the corner up on Terra Server…
Link Here
After looking at the photos I seen an arched window which I knew was from the Grand Trunk Building/Transportation Building, thus it was next door. Today the site is a parking garage…… Sadly the transportation building is being demo’d for the expansion of the parking garage, it was an Albert Kahn building. What’s new :sigh:
Lafayette/Shubert was located on the streets Lafayette at Shelby
Graffiti is a from of art, I enjoy looking at them, but they should not be on buildings they do not own or have permission to do so. This graffiti is amazing, it should be in art museums. Most of the problem is they want good exposure, o matter what they do it on. Graffiti anymore means lower property values, bad image of the area, and blight. Graffiti would be more respected if it wasn’t just tags all over the place, or things such as turtles in Detroit. Graffiti is not liked just for the vandalism, but for the tagging, curse words, characters urinating on other graffiti. I think graffiti should be more respected, but should not be on buildings, maybe have a graffiti park where they can just keep it there, and possibly do some murals. I wouldn’t mind seeing a tribute to what Detroit cone was, that the building owner OK’s. At least the window graffiti was on the windows, which can be replaced……if the building gets saved, you don’t know what that idiot Illitch, its already for the most part gone, and not to mention graffiti like I said makes a bad image regardless and makes the building more likely to be demolished by th citizens, officials, etc.
Small History:
3.Bushwick (sc.2,236)
1396 Broadway
opening date: September 11, 1911 by Percy Williams
B.F. Keiths Bushwick 1912-1930
R.K.O. Bushwick 1930-1969 (closed converted to church)
Vacant since 1973,interior demolished 2000 for school
Pictures of the complete facade restoration I have found:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Parts of the film “The Believers” with Martin Sheen and Robert Loggia were shot in the Bushwick.
so is the layout for the stores the same as where the theaters used to be, like the old lobby and hallways to theaters, which are now stores? I wonder if any projectors remain, etc.
I did an aerial view, image here, the street right above the tack is Chopin st
That is great to hear Stanley. Did you inherit anything related to the theaters? Also if you have any other info on Detroit’s theaters feel free to add a comment. I am a volunteer for CInema Treasures, and I specifically do Detroit theaters, and do research on them also. Thanks for joining Cinema Treasures, welcome.
Also is the theater still standing or demolished?
I added the address to the theater listing. Thanks for the link Roger.
Be sure to add to the link directory, and submit news on updates.
Also isnt this theater art moderne and not art deco?
Such a shame, what year was the theater demolished and when did it open?
Its amazing what Warren said above, and the pictures Bryan showed above.. such a shame…
Yes this is great news. At first reading the story I was thinking I’d see another demolition when the owner purchased it. This is great, not only running it as a theater, but having it to a one screen, and even the organ! We don’t see anything like that now days, so this is great news! Good luck to the new owner.
I entered the address on terra server, the theater could still be intact, the building looks unchanged:Link
Anyone have any ideas?
If someone could help me get into contacts. I called the Lee beauty supply, and the woman said she doesn’t know what I am talking about, I also then said a fomer theater, she said no, and that they were in the comerica band building. Tax address lookup shwos the comerica bank building is 9201 – 9207 GRAND RIVER W.
Looks like the theater is still intact.
Recent exterior shot: here
Can anyone verify this, and possibly have any interior picures or see if we can contact the owners to get the chance to see the interior?
I recently got the chance to see the interior of the State. DonF’s statements are correct. The seats are in storage and today are about 3 flat slopes of dance areas and little bars. Sadly there is smoking occuring sicne the theater is used as a nightclub. The interior is amazing, to each side of the stage is a knight made out of plaster. There is a dome at the very top center of the auditorium, and it is estimated to go up 7 stories. The auditiorium is weathered and needs a good cleaning from suet on the plaster. The lobby is also great, and weathered.
I seen the cafe on the theatre tour. It showed no signs at all of the fire besides the smell of smoke. Besides that you really coulnt tell there was a fire present.
Compare the above picture to this, of what it looks like today.
sandcastlekid,
The owner does have good intentions, he plans to make a museuem of sorts and is trying to maintain and restore the theater.
He bought it so it would not get demolished.
Sorry about the late reply cookie,
interested in purchasing this theatre please contact Brian Vosburg at: Brian is trying to save the Norwest,
Robert Sloan is the owner, and his phone number is (248) 357-4884
yes, and also the 101 Woodward in Detroit. Yamasaki actually lived in Troy.
JodarMovieFan,
Be sure to check out the book project page here.
On the 4th, the Opera House cafe suffered a minor fire as reported in this article in Crain’s
http://www.amuzu.com Its related but not related to it.. odd.
AMUZU.com, pronounced, A- MUZ- U means to entertain you. The name AMUZU came from the AMUZU Theater in Southport, North Carolina. It is my intention to provide an internet site that you will enjoy visiting many times.
Ou of curiousity, how many seats does it hold?