Follies Theatre
1 Cadillac Square,
Detroit,
MI
48226
1 Cadillac Square,
Detroit,
MI
48226
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The building that was converted into the Family Theatre was built in 1872-73 as an office and commercial building. Despite conversion of the upper floors into a hotel in 1880, then back into offices, then back into a hotel again in the 1890s, and finally the gutting of much of the interior for conversion into the Family Theatre in 1909, the facade remained essentially the same for decades. The original architect of the building was Mortimer L. Smith. The building’s history is told on this web page, where it is listed as the Second Williams Block.
The year given for this photo is 1967.
More photos can be seen here.
Here is a larger version of the LOC photo:
http://tinyurl.com/5vzgsu
Pictures of Fire and Aftermath including the Deep Throat on the marquee: 1, 2, 3