Broadway Strand Theatre

1641 W. Roosevelt Road,
Chicago, IL 60608

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DavidZornig
DavidZornig on May 24, 2009 at 5:42 pm

Thanks for posting those. I remember driving by this theatre not long before it was demolished. Thinking then of course how great it would be if it were refurbished.

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on April 18, 2009 at 5:36 pm

Here are some 1982 photos:
http://tinyurl.com/cbnha4
http://tinyurl.com/dxgy78

Warren G. Harris
Warren G. Harris on November 4, 2007 at 9:22 am

These “before and after” photos copied from a 1937 trade journal ad show how the Broadway Strand modernized its marquee: www.i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/Warrengwhiz/bwaystrand.jpg

Broan
Broan on October 21, 2007 at 9:54 pm

It appears that the architect information was conflated with the entry for the Marshfield across the street; this was the theater actually designed by Gernfeld.

Broan
Broan on June 18, 2006 at 7:30 pm

I wonder why the IHPA site identifies the architect as JH Gernfeld. It looks like an unusual place.

Life's Too Short
Life's Too Short on June 18, 2006 at 9:29 am

I photographed this place in the early 90’s. At the time there was retail in the lobby, although no current tenant. Building appeared to be in good shape. It’s a shame they couldn’t have at least saved the shell.

Broan
Broan on June 18, 2006 at 4:12 am

Here is a profile from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency’s HAARGIS system. It includes a small picture.

btkrefft
btkrefft on November 18, 2003 at 6:30 pm

The Broadway Strand opened in 1917, and operated into the 60s. It was torn down in 1998.

btkrefft
btkrefft on January 30, 2002 at 11:48 am

The Broadway Strand was originally part of the Essaness circuit, before being taken over by the Marks Brothers chain, who later opened the Marbro Theater.