Regent Theatre
6826 S. Halsted Street,
Chicago,
IL
60621
6826 S. Halsted Street,
Chicago,
IL
60621
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Previously operated by: Schoenstadt
Architects: W.C. Heinbeck
Styles: Art Deco
Previous Names: New Regent Theatre
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Built as the New Regent in 1915, this Schoenstadt circuit theater could seat just under 900.
In the mid-30s, as with many of their aging houses, the Schoenstadts gave the theater an Art Deco remodeling, and dropped the "New" from the name.
The theater was closed in the early 50s, and converted into a dance hall. It later served for many years as a church, but has since been demolished.
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Bryan Krefft
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Architect was W.C. Heinbeck
I think it is still an empty lot one buld on one side and a few on the other and in the center a big empty lot
We lived at 68th Emerald in the 40’s and 50’s. A block from the Regent.Does anyone know of any photos that might exist? Alot of childhood memories are from the Regent…all good!!!
Now I may be wrong, but it seems I remember seeing live entertainment at the Regent in the late 40’s. Can anyone confirm this?
This church ad was in the Englewood Times on 10/5/23:
EMERALD AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Richard D. Hughes, Minister
6716 Emerald Avenue
Tel. Wentworth 2581
At Emerald Ave. Presbyterian church: While the new church is in the process of construction, the regular morning services of the church are being held at the New Regent theatre, 6826 S. Halsted St.. at 10:30. The Bible school meets at Salem chapel, 6820 S. Emerald Ave.