Michigan Theater
603 E. Liberty Street,
Ann Arbor,
MI
48104
603 E. Liberty Street,
Ann Arbor,
MI
48104
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This theater is a classic movie palace, opening on January 5, 1928 with seating for 1,841 and located near the University of Michigan.
During a recent restoration, the 1,700 seat Michigan Theater added a second 200 seat screen next to the main auditorium, and installed a new marquee to replace the older, 1950’s-era marquee (seen at right). This new marquee reveals much more of the theater’s facade, instead of hiding it. The theater retains its original Barton theater organ, installed in 1928.
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Here are photos from 1974, 1977 and 1983:
http://tinyurl.com/dkq96t
http://tinyurl.com/d4jycm
http://tinyurl.com/dfhfay
Maybe I’m the only person who remembers this, but back in 1978 when Butterfield moved out of the Michigan there was serious talk of Jacobson’s moving in, gutting the interior and making it a new store (with movie theaters in the balcony). Though I’ve been seriously disappointed by many (most) of the changes I’ve seen in my hometown, the restoration of the Michigan is a big plus.
There was a lot of talk like that, including turning the building into a warehouse. The Michigan is the best kind of success story.
I like the old style marquee better than the new one,which is always the case.
Heres a close up on the organ.
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Console.jpg
Wrong rating on DAISY MILLER it was rated PG.Why do i catch all these mistakes.Ever look at a one sheet guys.
Was that"BUCK ROGERS" the re-cut TV show for the big screen.Just wondering.
Is that a “JABBERWOCKY” one sheet in front? Sure looks like it.
Mike, I’m looking at a one-sheet for Daisy Miller and it has a G rating on it. IMDB also has it as G.
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‘'Buck Rogers in the 25th Century’‘ was out in 1978,(I think,I drove to the movie so it had to be then) they then made the TV show from the movie, Gil Gerard was the star of both.