I think jam may make it work. they did good with the Riv.My only thought is what would stop a conserv. group for throwing a road block up in front of Jam. Telling them how they want to restore or save the uptown. Something like that may kill the dream from making it become a reality.
Another thing to think about is that when the Courthouse Place Condo’s are finished and occupied.What a better place to go to for entertainment than The Wheaton Grand Theater? New residents move into a new town. And nearby the perfect place to see quality entertainment.
I agree I feel if the City can be involved with the Chicago. What is stopping the restoration of the Uptown. Maybe it could be a good form of income when the Olympics come to Chicago?
the uptown theatre is a chicago landmark. So the building has landmark status from the City.Of course politics would be involved. When the Chicago was restored Washington was Mayor. The Goodman theatre Daley was Mayor. There is even a space with his name on it.
Who knows who will be Mayor if and when the time comes for the Uptown?
the neighborhood is part of a historic district on the national register. The Riv down the street is operational so what is the problem with the uptown. there is always the story on television about the green mill lounge. You did know that the Uptown was built on the site of the picnic area of the Green Mill?
I passed by the uptown theatre on Monday and saw some of the facade is removed from the top of the building. It does not look at all like the picture I have in my living room or the picture in the book “Continuous Performance”.
I recently found out that the architect of the Wheaton Grand was a student of Frank Lloyd Wright. Perhaps some information may be available of him in either Oak Park, Spring Green,Wisconsin, or Arizona? These are locations well known by Frank Lloyd Wright followers. I feel something like this may be helpful for Ray Shepardson.
Also did any of you know that the architect E. Norman Brydges was from Elmhurst? I shared this with Ray Shepardson already. If anyone might have anything to add PLEASE do so.
there are so many buildings in the uptown district that are historical. I will be more than happy to share what I have. All you have to do is ask.Except for Paul Warshauer
I currently own a copy of Continuous Performances. The life of A. J. Balaban.Since I have seen how Mayor Daley likes to do one up on New York. I can picture the Uptown restored and the rivalry continuing with New York vs. Chicago. After all Chicago is the home of the old Harris theatre and that was the partner of George M. Cohan of New York! The Harris theatre is now part of the new Goodman Theatre. And Mayor Daley was involved with that. Imagine the ball being dropped in Times Square vs. Uptown Square?
It’s true Paul we should talk about theatre, In the past all you did was talk about the personalities. Everyone with this theatre you had a gripe. Including village officials!! Don’t deny it! I have stood behind you watching thinking are you for real? The more you surface in the press I know about it. Since I read and like the press. You are a carny man! Whatever happened with St. Michael’s church play?Fiddler on the Roof. After you left the theatre you left it too.I would have stuck with it.What work have you followed through with? You say you have but name them! Who knows I maybe one of the persons you took advantage of? You have many failures 6 I can name. This is reality not some game.I know Mike why are you not with him now?
hey guys check out the retzler group web site you may find some of the projects interesting
I think jam may make it work. they did good with the Riv.My only thought is what would stop a conserv. group for throwing a road block up in front of Jam. Telling them how they want to restore or save the uptown. Something like that may kill the dream from making it become a reality.
Another thing to think about is that when the Courthouse Place Condo’s are finished and occupied.What a better place to go to for entertainment than The Wheaton Grand Theater? New residents move into a new town. And nearby the perfect place to see quality entertainment.
Here is an idea. If the city does want to be involved. Maybe Sam Zell might be interested?
I agree with the city staying out of the way.
I agree I feel if the City can be involved with the Chicago. What is stopping the restoration of the Uptown. Maybe it could be a good form of income when the Olympics come to Chicago?
the uptown theatre is a chicago landmark. So the building has landmark status from the City.Of course politics would be involved. When the Chicago was restored Washington was Mayor. The Goodman theatre Daley was Mayor. There is even a space with his name on it.
Who knows who will be Mayor if and when the time comes for the Uptown?
the neighborhood is part of a historic district on the national register. The Riv down the street is operational so what is the problem with the uptown. there is always the story on television about the green mill lounge. You did know that the Uptown was built on the site of the picnic area of the Green Mill?
I think that they will do it. And suceed!
Maybe theatre historical society may have interior shots of the Marbro. I think they are based in Elmhurst,il.
Hello Paul, Do you want me to start talking again?
the uptown is on the same page with the six photos of all the Balaban brothers. In the copy of Variety after the index in the book.
I also have a copy of the new book Chicago Movie Palaces too.
I passed by the uptown theatre on Monday and saw some of the facade is removed from the top of the building. It does not look at all like the picture I have in my living room or the picture in the book “Continuous Performance”.
who knows what will happen with Paul? This site is about the Uptown. Agree.
is this theatre for sale or the building?
so what happens next?
I recently found out that the architect of the Wheaton Grand was a student of Frank Lloyd Wright. Perhaps some information may be available of him in either Oak Park, Spring Green,Wisconsin, or Arizona? These are locations well known by Frank Lloyd Wright followers. I feel something like this may be helpful for Ray Shepardson.
Also did any of you know that the architect E. Norman Brydges was from Elmhurst? I shared this with Ray Shepardson already. If anyone might have anything to add PLEASE do so.
I second it. His name will no longer be typed by me too.
my only question is who is this developer that is being kept so secret? And what type of venue would be at the Uptown??
I think one of the Marks Brothers are entombed at Rosehill Cemetery.
there are so many buildings in the uptown district that are historical. I will be more than happy to share what I have. All you have to do is ask.Except for Paul Warshauer
I see I was mistaken. I do apologize.No hard feelings?
was it cohan or ziegfeld?
I currently own a copy of Continuous Performances. The life of A. J. Balaban.Since I have seen how Mayor Daley likes to do one up on New York. I can picture the Uptown restored and the rivalry continuing with New York vs. Chicago. After all Chicago is the home of the old Harris theatre and that was the partner of George M. Cohan of New York! The Harris theatre is now part of the new Goodman Theatre. And Mayor Daley was involved with that. Imagine the ball being dropped in Times Square vs. Uptown Square?
It’s true Paul we should talk about theatre, In the past all you did was talk about the personalities. Everyone with this theatre you had a gripe. Including village officials!! Don’t deny it! I have stood behind you watching thinking are you for real? The more you surface in the press I know about it. Since I read and like the press. You are a carny man! Whatever happened with St. Michael’s church play?Fiddler on the Roof. After you left the theatre you left it too.I would have stuck with it.What work have you followed through with? You say you have but name them! Who knows I maybe one of the persons you took advantage of? You have many failures 6 I can name. This is reality not some game.I know Mike why are you not with him now?