Stratford Theatre
4751 W. Vernor Hwy.,
Detroit,
MI
4751 W. Vernor Hwy.,
Detroit,
MI
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The Stratford opened in 1916, designed by Joseph P. Jogerst, and could seat 1137. At some point during the 30s, it received an elegant Art Deco facelift, with a cream and salmon colored terra-cotta facade, and new triangular marquee.
After closing years earlier, the Stratford reopened in the summer of 1985 offering a free movie series. At this time, seating was reduced to about 600. However, the theater was closed again at the end of that summer, and has remained vacant since.
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Bryan Krefft
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Go here for a picture of the theater today and the old interior.
This theater is owned by a church, but still remains vacant. A message for a party remains on the marquee.
Here is an ad, circa 1974:
http://tinyurl.com/3xqta4
A Wurlitzer theater organ opus 86 style 3 was installed in the Stratford Theater on 4/1/1916. Status: sold
…..and was played by Doris Goutow
The building recently reopened as a furniture (+ various stuff) store. Some original deco and curtain still remains inside.
1984 Photo
Checked it some days ago. The store that occupied the auditorium is now closed.
I am interested in finding out more information on the origins of the Stratford. My family, Schneiders, originally built the city block it was housed in and were officers in the Dix Theater Company which included the Stratford. Who currently owns the theater and is there a way I can gain access to the inside for family history purposes? I’m looking for some contact information on current ownership.
2006 photo of the Stratford Theatre.
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