Detroit Theatre
16407 Detroit Avenue,
Lakewood,
OH
44107
16407 Detroit Avenue,
Lakewood,
OH
44107
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This theater was built in 1924, closing for three years during World War II. Originally built with a stage as a single auditorium, it was split down the middle in 1989 to become a twin theater.
It was closed on January 30, 2011.
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1975 night photo of the Detroit Theatre.
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It was a small theatre, but I think 425 was too small. We occasionally came west as a novelty to see first run shows here in the 60s. I remember seeing “Thunderball” there.
It is sad to report, but the Detroit shall be closing as of January 30, 2011: View link
It has indeed closed after the last show tonight. The other theatre this owner has, the Parma, has been up for sale but is still operating. We’ll see how much longer that one lasts.
The 1975 marquee was beautiful but it looks like it was let go to hell by 1982
Status should be closed.
I just read that McDonald’s wants to buy the Detroit and tear it down.
Chuck1231, I’m pretty sure the evening photo of the Detroit that you have linked here was taken sometime between December 1969 and March 1970 because the attraction is “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service,” which played the Detroit at that time. P.S. Thanks for the photo.
After being used for firefighter training, the venerable Detroit Theater will soon be demolished to make away for a McDonald’s restaurant. View link
Modernization described in 1955 trade article: boxoffice