Wow, wish they did that today. But yes the second runs really take away the experience.. if only it was classic or first run. Also I will be getting pics soon, on top of the marquee… the projection booth, the old womens restroom, and the cry room (complete with the original seats :D)
well it had a remodeling in the 60’s I believe, and it has a gold counter-top from what I heard. I think the interior is in great condition, but I have never been inside, and its too bad I nver will be able to
The UA has been open since the late 90’s as Bryan posted, Mike Illitch (owner of Little Caesars) owns the UA, Fox, and Adams. He had left the UA open for years, thus scavengers have gone inside, staling copper wiring, smashing the Indian maidens (last time I heard only one remained, that one is probably smashed now). Sadly this theater is such a bad stage of ruin, the auditorium has lost its spectacular look. If you are on the streets you can see graffiti in the windows, although it is vandalism, it has earned the title among locals as “the nicest abandoned building.” I do have to agree somewhat as it isn’t cuss words, rather anti-war, peace, but overall I wish they wouldn’t have done it. I am glad to say that the complex has been sealed good (from my observations, and looking for a way in), the doors are caulked shut. I actually hoped to document the building, but I guess it is great that it is finally sealed good.
I have some pictures I have taken of the exterior including the graffiti windows located HERE.
Now demolished, was built 1913 and was closed or demolished in 1928, was located next to the Statler Hotel. When the Statler hotel added the 200 room expansion in 1916, it was created between the existing hotel and the Washington Theatre. Picture of Washington
I have loads pics I have found.
here are some great older pictures of when it was in use: 1 2 – Great Pic
And here is of the construction crews gutting it into the garage it is today: 1 2 3 4 5 6
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Jun 6, 2004 at 11:59 pm
This link will take you to a historic picture of the State when it was the Palms.
This hotel was built for E.M. Statler, the famous founder and owner of the Statler Hotel chain. On the topic of that I am trying to save the Statler Hotel in Detroit, it has been approved for demolition. Please help save it, sign the petition at http://statler.snweb.org
With the Emagine Megaplex being build in the area, plans call for the Canton 6 to be expanded to become the Canton 7, from what I read in a newspaper
Wow, wish they did that today. But yes the second runs really take away the experience.. if only it was classic or first run. Also I will be getting pics soon, on top of the marquee… the projection booth, the old womens restroom, and the cry room (complete with the original seats :D)
more parking lots, more corp. takeover…what is wrong with this world?
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well it had a remodeling in the 60’s I believe, and it has a gold counter-top from what I heard. I think the interior is in great condition, but I have never been inside, and its too bad I nver will be able to
Height: 730 ft (223 m)
Floors: 54
Erected: 1970
Architects: Ely J. Kahn and Der Scutt
Major tenant: Viacom
lol @ pandaman
Do you have the pictures yet?
Oh wait I found one:
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now a church
Anyong have any pictures of the exterior? I have been along Michigan Ave and never seen a building that could of housed it.
The UA has been open since the late 90’s as Bryan posted, Mike Illitch (owner of Little Caesars) owns the UA, Fox, and Adams. He had left the UA open for years, thus scavengers have gone inside, staling copper wiring, smashing the Indian maidens (last time I heard only one remained, that one is probably smashed now). Sadly this theater is such a bad stage of ruin, the auditorium has lost its spectacular look. If you are on the streets you can see graffiti in the windows, although it is vandalism, it has earned the title among locals as “the nicest abandoned building.” I do have to agree somewhat as it isn’t cuss words, rather anti-war, peace, but overall I wish they wouldn’t have done it. I am glad to say that the complex has been sealed good (from my observations, and looking for a way in), the doors are caulked shut. I actually hoped to document the building, but I guess it is great that it is finally sealed good.
I have some pictures I have taken of the exterior including the graffiti windows located HERE.
The way I always go about it, you may have not saved it but you didn’t let it go without a fight.
Vincent Chin was killed at the theater, which is i believe the reason it was closed.
i got to go to the Michigan on the 12th I got 55 photos, Click HERE to see the pictures.
Done, and I’m not Bryan ;)
I have some interest in this item. What Garrick is it from?
Now demolished, was built 1913 and was closed or demolished in 1928, was located next to the Statler Hotel. When the Statler hotel added the 200 room expansion in 1916, it was created between the existing hotel and the Washington Theatre. Picture of Washington
Please Help Save The Statler
Here are some great night shots of the former Madison now skeleton:
1
2
I have loads pics I have found.
here are some great older pictures of when it was in use:
1
2 – Great Pic
And here is of the construction crews gutting it into the garage it is today:
1
2
3
4
5
6
This link will take you to a historic picture of the State when it was the Palms.
Here is a couple of historic pictures of one of my favorite theaters in its hey-day:
1
2
3
Whoops, Here It Is
Here is a pictue of the former Capitol, but was called Grand Circus at the time, Circa 80’s, I am guessing after the fire.
Picture of Terrace Theatre.
This hotel was built for E.M. Statler, the famous founder and owner of the Statler Hotel chain. On the topic of that I am trying to save the Statler Hotel in Detroit, it has been approved for demolition. Please help save it, sign the petition at http://statler.snweb.org