Harpos Concert Theatre
14238 Harper Avenue,
Detroit,
MI
48213
14238 Harper Avenue,
Detroit,
MI
48213
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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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Bryan Krefft
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Some vintage photos of the Harper Theatre.
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This is another photo of Harpos Theater in Detroit.
Here is a recent 2006 photo of Harpos Theater.
This is a 2007 photo of Harpos Theater and here is a close-up view.
Here is a 1939 photo:
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The Rains Came with Tyrone Power and Myrna Loy was released in September of 1939.
This website has more photos of the Harpos Concert Theater.
Two more photos can be seen on this website.
Here are two 1982 photos:
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2007 photo from Derek Farr a CT memeber
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