I grew up in Rogers Park and rented a beautiful victorian apartment just a few blocks from the theater when I was in my early 20s (during the early ‘80s). The very first movie I ever saw in a movie theater was the Beatles’ “A Hard Days Night”. The atmosphere was electifying as thousands of young girls screamed throughout the entire movie. It was an overwhelming introduction to one of Chicago’s great architectural treasures.
I recall seeing many films there over the years and eventually attended a number concerts there in the early-mid ‘80s. Does anyone remember when Todd Rundgren performed at the Granada? I believe that it was during the early 80s.
The Granada should have been declard a landmark building and preserved for generations to come.
I grew up in Rogers Park and rented a beautiful victorian apartment just a few blocks from the theater when I was in my early 20s (during the early ‘80s). The very first movie I ever saw in a movie theater was the Beatles’ “A Hard Days Night”. The atmosphere was electifying as thousands of young girls screamed throughout the entire movie. It was an overwhelming introduction to one of Chicago’s great architectural treasures.
I recall seeing many films there over the years and eventually attended a number concerts there in the early-mid ‘80s. Does anyone remember when Todd Rundgren performed at the Granada? I believe that it was during the early 80s.
The Granada should have been declard a landmark building and preserved for generations to come.