I grew up in Rogers Park. Going to the movies on Saturdays was a favorite pass time during the early to late 60’s. Admission was 25cents, pop corn – 15cents….double features were the norm. Took many a date there during high school. I even remember it before the apartment building on the corner to it’s south was built.
Eventually the Granada closed as a movie palace and live shows moved in.
In late 1981 we used the interior as a location for a short sales film. We used the dressing rooms downstairs, backstage and the stage. It was a dream come true for me as I was able to see behind the scenes of one of my favorite theaters from my childhood. So sad to see it go to the ash heap of history.
Another Chicago tragedy….
Granada – RIP
Nortown – RIP
Adelphi – RIP
400 – RIP
Uptown – RIP
Howard – RIP
United Artists – RIP
Oriental – RIP
State & Lake – RIP
Michael Todd – RIP
Woods – RIP
Studebaker – RIP
Playboy – RIP
the list goes on and on………
Does anyone know where to find good pictures of these theaters in their heyday?
I grew up in Rogers Park. Going to the movies on Saturdays was a favorite pass time during the early to late 60’s. Admission was 25cents, pop corn – 15cents….double features were the norm. Took many a date there during high school. I even remember it before the apartment building on the corner to it’s south was built.
Eventually the Granada closed as a movie palace and live shows moved in.
In late 1981 we used the interior as a location for a short sales film. We used the dressing rooms downstairs, backstage and the stage. It was a dream come true for me as I was able to see behind the scenes of one of my favorite theaters from my childhood. So sad to see it go to the ash heap of history.
Another Chicago tragedy….
Granada – RIP
Nortown – RIP
Adelphi – RIP
400 – RIP
Uptown – RIP
Howard – RIP
United Artists – RIP
Oriental – RIP
State & Lake – RIP
Michael Todd – RIP
Woods – RIP
Studebaker – RIP
Playboy – RIP
the list goes on and on………
Does anyone know where to find good pictures of these theaters in their heyday?
Does anyone know how I can obtain a picture of the 400 Theater to use in a tribute video about my parents for their upcoming 59th anniversary?
They met at the 400 in 1946 and used to go there to see films while dating. They were married in late 1950.
Also needed are some stills of Sullivan High School from that same era.
I must complete the editing by Nov 25th 2008. Contact me at:
Your help is much appreciated.
Does anyone know how I can obtain a picture of the 400 Theater to use in a tribute video about my parents for their upcoming 59th anniversary?
They met at the 400 in 1946 and used to go there to see films while dating. They were married in late 1950.
Also needed are some stills of Sullivan High School from that same era.
I must complete the editing by Nov 25th 2008. Contact me at:
Your help is much appreciated.