Rogers Theatre
2516 W. Fullerton Avenue,
Chicago,
IL
60647
2516 W. Fullerton Avenue,
Chicago,
IL
60647
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The photo Brian uploaded on July 2 sure looks a lot like the Morse/Coed/Mayne Stage Theater in Rogers Park. Is there a connection?
Any photos anyone?
Bring along some brownies for later.
News item, Chicago American, Thursday, September 5, 1940, p. 21, c. 6:
‘MARIHUANA’ AT ROGERS
The Rogers Theater, 2516 Fullerton av., is showing a film called “Marihuana,” today and tomorrow. The picture depicts the devastation the weed causes among young people and efforts of authorities to curb the use of it.
To marihuana, cultivated secretly in the United States, the police attribute a great percentage of juvenile delinquency. The film was produced with the co-operation of federal narcotic authorites and officials of many states. The picture is being shown at the Rogers to adult audiences only.
*1914
The Rogers was open as early as 1916, according to ads
It’s a warehouse for Tile Outlet which is just down the street. Here is a photo of the facade being changed.
Correction.. this building still stands. The Marque remained intact thru the mid 60’s. In 2000 or 2001 , the entire facade was deteriorating and removed. It was replaced with 2 story tall – glass windows. You can now see inside with ease. While the floor is leveled and the interior 98% gutted.. ( looks like it was used as a factory of sorts) , the Ceiling still remains and you can see some of the simple ornate plaster work. According to my MOM.. My uncle was an Usher there in the late 1920’s and he used to sneak her in thru the fire escape to watch the movies. (shhhh don’t tell !!)