Comments from Broan - Cinema Treasures

Broan commented about Mars Theatre on Jan 3, 2007 at 4:21 pm

It was under demolition (not undermining) on October 10, 1968 when the cutting of a steel support in the theatre caused a three-story brick wall to collapse, raining debris on cars and el tracks.

Broan commented about Copernicus Center on Dec 29, 2006 at 11:18 pm

The Jeff was a different one, a few doors down the street at 4750. I submitted a writeup on it a little while ago.

Broan commented about Village Art Theatre on Dec 29, 2006 at 4:56 pm

At least for the front two. The rear two are a bit bigger.

Broan commented about Tivoli Theatre on Dec 26, 2006 at 6:01 pm

Here are pictures of this theater

Broan commented about Piper's Alley Theatre on Dec 26, 2006 at 5:58 pm

Here are pictures of this theater

Broan commented about Regal Lake Zurich 12 on Dec 26, 2006 at 5:55 pm

Here are pictures of this theater

Broan commented about AMC Norridge 6 on Dec 26, 2006 at 5:52 pm

Here are pictures of this theater

Broan commented about Pickwick Theatre on Dec 26, 2006 at 5:48 pm

Here are pictures of this theater

Broan commented about Garrick Theatre on Dec 19, 2006 at 1:36 am

The office building was called outdated, and B&K saw a parking garage as more profitable.

Broan commented about James M. Nederlander Theatre on Dec 18, 2006 at 4:30 am

The United Artists was at the SE corner of Randolph and Dearborn, The Woods was at the NW Corner, with the Cinestage and Michael Todd on Dearborn next to it. Next to the Woods on Randolph was the Garrick, which was long gone by the 80s, as was the Apollo a little north of it. Another block down was the Palace, which also did live shows as the Bismarck. Also next to the Chicago in the Walgreens building was the small Loop theater, and across from Field’s was the Roosevelt. These were the major theaters of the “Randolph Street Rialto”.

Thanks for all your recollections!

Broan commented about Chicago Theatre on Dec 16, 2006 at 10:35 pm

That would be the State-Lake.

Broan commented about Mars Theatre on Dec 11, 2006 at 1:30 am

Part of the Logan Square is visible in this photo of the Logan Square El Terminal.

Broan commented about Avalon Regal Theater on Dec 5, 2006 at 9:25 pm

Here is an ad showing a lounge

Broan commented about Rio Theatre on Dec 5, 2006 at 9:21 pm

Might this be it?

Broan commented about AMC Showplace Niles 12 on Dec 4, 2006 at 8:21 pm

I went here on Saturday. Great place, classy atmosphere. However, a few seconds of Casino Royale were spliced in upside down. The free refills are a nice touch. I think this place gives, say, Century Evanston a run for its money. Definitely the best in the immediate area. At least until Muvico Rosemont Walk rolls in.

Broan commented about CIBC Theatre on Dec 4, 2006 at 3:03 am