I respect your right to an opinion Scott. But I don’t see where you are coming from, and I don’t think I am going to.
Taxation within reasonable limits is fine by me as long as the money does some good for our community. Federal taxes have been lower since Bush became President. If you look at a chart of state income tax rates, the 3% flat tax in Illinois is nowhere near the top of the scale. I confess that I don’t know much about city taxation. But I don’t get the feeling like there is widespread discontent coming out of Chicago.
Come back when someone introduces a proposal that would take 75% of my yearly compensation and give it to the government. Then I think there will be something to talk about.
What do you propose as an alternative, more appropriate use of tax dollars, and how does funding projects which benefit the community constitute giving up our freedom?
Whether or not it is up to the City is a matter of debate. But I think all Bruce is saying is that a strong showing from them would make a big difference.
It’s kind of silly to complain about tax dollars. Our tax dollars ideally are put to use on projects that improve and maintain quality of life for us, the taxpayers. I think it can certainly be argued that the Uptown falls into that category, and most definitely a sports stadium. How many thousands of people enjoy going to the new Soldier Field every football season? If you feel differently Scott, prepare your arguments and head for City Hall. But I suggest that your energy is better invested elsewhere.
I’m not sure the statement above regarding maintenance is fair. Kerasotes is investing a lot of money to update the twenty year-old Webster Place on Clybourn Ave. in Chicago. Maybe it is a property by property attitude. If I am a business owner, and I see a particular asset as less important, I am not going to throw a lot of money at it.
I think what you are saying is that I should have spent the time sifting through all of this for the sake of the Trylon, an assertion I disagree with. It’s a confusing stew of posts reporting that demolition had begun, but that they fight was not over. And no, the post above did not answer my question.
At any rate, the whole reason I got back on here was to mention that a great article on the Trylon appeared in the latest Marquee magazine from THS. The Marquee article answered my question very quickly:
The project was finished, the Jewish center is now open, most of the interior was destroyed, and the “Friends” group is still trying to get the exterior landmarked.
That has been discussed in the past. But the building owners were smart. They knew they had something the theatre wanted and asked for a huge sum of money. MSG definitely has deep pockets. So maybe a deal will come to pass this time.
Never picked up on this location before. That is a nice building. Kind of reminds me of the Adelphi on N. Clark St.
I can’t believe the bar occupies space going all the way to the rear auditorium wall. I wonder what else is back there? Just storage space I suppose.
Those are really nice. Thanks for sharing.
That must have been one hell of a storm.
You’ve got it Catherine. That was the Old Orchard Theatre. Interesting thing is that the foreground of this image hasn’t changed all that much.
Thanks. That is great stuff. Happy holidays.
No, that link does not work either.
Interesting photoset showing what the Warner looked like before twinning was removed:
http://www.pbase.com/redfishpaw/warner
Very impressive community effort.
LOL, that is brutal. You guys are practically dancing on their grave.
Don’t get me wrong. I am not complaining.
I’m with you Bruce.
I respect your right to an opinion Scott. But I don’t see where you are coming from, and I don’t think I am going to.
Taxation within reasonable limits is fine by me as long as the money does some good for our community. Federal taxes have been lower since Bush became President. If you look at a chart of state income tax rates, the 3% flat tax in Illinois is nowhere near the top of the scale. I confess that I don’t know much about city taxation. But I don’t get the feeling like there is widespread discontent coming out of Chicago.
Come back when someone introduces a proposal that would take 75% of my yearly compensation and give it to the government. Then I think there will be something to talk about.
What do you propose as an alternative, more appropriate use of tax dollars, and how does funding projects which benefit the community constitute giving up our freedom?
Whether or not it is up to the City is a matter of debate. But I think all Bruce is saying is that a strong showing from them would make a big difference.
It’s kind of silly to complain about tax dollars. Our tax dollars ideally are put to use on projects that improve and maintain quality of life for us, the taxpayers. I think it can certainly be argued that the Uptown falls into that category, and most definitely a sports stadium. How many thousands of people enjoy going to the new Soldier Field every football season? If you feel differently Scott, prepare your arguments and head for City Hall. But I suggest that your energy is better invested elsewhere.
I’m not sure the statement above regarding maintenance is fair. Kerasotes is investing a lot of money to update the twenty year-old Webster Place on Clybourn Ave. in Chicago. Maybe it is a property by property attitude. If I am a business owner, and I see a particular asset as less important, I am not going to throw a lot of money at it.
I am impressed Bruce. That is by far the most intelligent argument I have ever seen supporting the notion that the Uptown remains viable as a theatre.
No, it won’t be breathtaking.
I hope the building serves your purposes well. But your group really messed it up.
There is a spectacular feature on Classic Cinemas in the Marquee Magazine that just arrived. It is also a tribute to Joe Ducibella.
It contains history, including openings and closings, as well as many photographs. I am sure THS would be happy to sell a copy to anyone interested.
Contact them through this web site:
http://www.historictheatres.org/
Very cool story. Definitely unusual in today’s market.
I think what you are saying is that I should have spent the time sifting through all of this for the sake of the Trylon, an assertion I disagree with. It’s a confusing stew of posts reporting that demolition had begun, but that they fight was not over. And no, the post above did not answer my question.
At any rate, the whole reason I got back on here was to mention that a great article on the Trylon appeared in the latest Marquee magazine from THS. The Marquee article answered my question very quickly:
The project was finished, the Jewish center is now open, most of the interior was destroyed, and the “Friends” group is still trying to get the exterior landmarked.
I have heard that Muvico really knows how to make a presentation. So I am excited to hear this news.
That has been discussed in the past. But the building owners were smart. They knew they had something the theatre wanted and asked for a huge sum of money. MSG definitely has deep pockets. So maybe a deal will come to pass this time.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimming/sets/268128/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeyh/299619346/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/metheny/100544995/
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Cool Opera House photos here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dkaplan/424817574/