The auditorium seems to have been removed at some point. The lobby and floor seem to remain. It also sort of looks like this started as a smaller theater that was later expanded.
Are we sure it was demolished? Aerial photos sure look like it’s still standing. I’m not sure this link will work, but it’s worth a shot. Microsoft Live Photo
The old Tiffin indeed appears to have been partially retained when the new Tiffin was built. The 1912-1922 version had a lobby at 4749 W North. It was a 700 seat house from architects Grossman and Proskauer. It might warrant its own entry here.
Further study reveals that the Lawndale opened in 1913. It appears that Blass removed the original auditorium or rebuilt it to be longer. The theater’s original architects were Grossman & Proskauer.
Recent photos of this theatre are HERE
Recent photos of this theatre are HERE
Recent photos of this theatre are HERE
Recent photos of this theatre are HERE
Recent photos of this theatre are HERE
Recent photos of this theatre are HERE
Also, seating may have been closer to 625.
Recent photos of this theatre are HERE
The auditorium seems to have been removed at some point. The lobby and floor seem to remain. It also sort of looks like this started as a smaller theater that was later expanded.
Built 1912
Architect was Albert B. Mills.
Architect was W. Kohlfeldt.
Here is a recent photo of the Gibson
I just thought it was a bit sad in that there are few vestiges of M&R left, except, say, Norridge.
Recent photos of this theatre are HERE
Recent photos of this theatre are HERE
Recent photos of this theatre are HERE
Recent photos of this theatre are HERE
Recent photos of this theatre are HERE
Ok, it’s William Ohlaber. Sorry for the confusion.
Architect was apparently a “W. Ohlaber”
Architects were Grossman and Proskauer.
Are we sure it was demolished? Aerial photos sure look like it’s still standing. I’m not sure this link will work, but it’s worth a shot. Microsoft Live Photo
The old Tiffin indeed appears to have been partially retained when the new Tiffin was built. The 1912-1922 version had a lobby at 4749 W North. It was a 700 seat house from architects Grossman and Proskauer. It might warrant its own entry here.
The original architects were Grossman & Proskauer.
Further study reveals that the Lawndale opened in 1913. It appears that Blass removed the original auditorium or rebuilt it to be longer. The theater’s original architects were Grossman & Proskauer.