Delft Theatre
907 Ludington Street,
Escanaba,
MI
49829
907 Ludington Street,
Escanaba,
MI
49829
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Opened as the Delft Opera House in 1914. The architectural firm was Charlton & Kuenzli. It later became known simply as the Delft Theatre featuring motion pictures. The Delft now operates as a nightclub and bar.
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Chuck Van Bibber
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Here is a photo of the Delft Theater.
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Photos of the Delft. I really like this person’s work. If you read her bio, she is still in high school. There is a lot of time for her to photograph & discover more theaters.
This is a 2007 photo of the Delft Theater.
Another photo of the Delft Theater can be seen here.
In response to TC’s comment — hey, thanks :) I’ve hit all the old theatres in Michigan now, can you believe that? Anyway, I’m up in the Marquette area, and recently hit Escanaba this past spring. It’s really great to see that the Michigan Theatre there will be showing movies again (it might be already, I haven’t visited since). The Delft, though, was looking worse for wear…
Here is a guide if you are ever in the neighborhood:
http://tinyurl.com/2636gk
Here is a 1979 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/cjx3o9
Here are some 1983 photos:
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Closed in 1985 and was operated by Mescop Inc.
The name of one of the architects is misspelled. It should be Edwin O. Kuenzli. The page of Copper Country Architects devoted to Demetrius F. Charlton and his partners credits Kuenzli, who headed the firm’s Milwaukee office, with the design of this theater. Charlton & Kuenzli also designed the Butler Theatre in Ishpeming, Michigan.