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Home » Theater Guide » Location » United States » Michigan » Detroit » Harpos Concert Theatre
Also known as Harper Theatre

Harpos Concert Theatre

Detroit, MI
14238 Harper Avenue
, Detroit, MI 48213 United States
(map)
313.779.9278
Status: Open
Screens: Single Screen
Style: Art Moderne
Function: Concerts
Seats: 1975
Chain: Unknown
Architect: Charles N. Agree
Firm: Unknown
Harpos Concert Theatre
Circa-2000 exterior view of Harpos Concert Theatre
Photo courtesy of Greg Kacir/DetroitPix
Opened in 1939, for the Wisper and Westman circuit, the Harper Theatre was designed by Charles N. Agree in Art Moderne style.

The theater was complete with an 80-foot vertical sign spelling out the theater's name (which could be seen for blocks up and down Harper Avenue).

The Harper cost about $290,000 to build, and was at the time one of the most modern-looking theaters to open in Detroit. It also featured murals in the lobby and auditorium by Thomas di Lorenzo.

It was converted into a nightclub in the 70s, and currently is home to Harpos Concert Theatre, the premier venue for heavy-metal and industrial rock bands in Detroit.

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Harpos Concert Theatre
Contributed by Bryan Krefft

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http://www.harposconcerttheatre.com/
posted by SNWEB.ORG on Sep 20, 2004 at 5:51pm
Some vintage photos of the Harper Theatre.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y147/Chuck1231/Michigan%20Theatres/HarposConcertTheatre14238HarperAve.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y147/Chuck1231/Michigan%20Theatres/HarposConcertTheatreAKAHarperDetroi.jpg
posted by Chuck1231 on Aug 19, 2005 at 7:52pm
This is another photo of Harpos Theater in Detroit.
posted by Lost Memory on Mar 17, 2006 at 3:36am
Here is a recent 2006 photo of Harpos Theater.

posted by Lost Memory on Aug 2, 2006 at 1:48pm
This is a 2007 photo of Harpos Theater and here is a close-up view.

posted by Lost Memory on Jun 28, 2007 at 10:30am
Here is a 1939 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/2z9ey7
posted by ken mc on Jan 26, 2008 at 8:56pm
The Rains Came with Tyrone Power and Myrna Loy was released in September of 1939.

posted by Lost Memory on Jan 27, 2008 at 6:07am
This website has more photos of the Harpos Concert Theater.

posted by Lost Memory on Jan 27, 2008 at 3:37pm
Two more photos can be seen on this website.

posted by Lost Memory on Jul 17, 2008 at 10:37am
Here are two 1982 photos:

Photo1

Photo2

posted by Lost Memory on May 8, 2009 at 6:47pm
2007 photo from Derek Farr a CT memeber
http://www.flickr.com/photos/detroitderek/1241358192/in/set-72157602770798694/
posted by Chuck1231 on Aug 14, 2009 at 11:05pm
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