Karlov Theatre
4048 W. Armitage Avenue,
Chicago,
IL
60639
4048 W. Armitage Avenue,
Chicago,
IL
60639
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The 893-seat Karlov Theatre was located on Armitage Avenue at Keystone Avenue. It opened in 1917 and was equipped with a Gottfied organ. It had closed by 1952. It is today used for retail. It was modernised in 1936 to the plans of architects Sobel & Drieslsma.
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(Aug. 02, 1936) USE GLASS BRICK IN REMODELING KARLOV THEATER
First use of glass brick in Chicago theater architecture will be at the Karlov theater, 4048 Armitage avenue, according to Sobel & Drielsma, architects, whose plans are being used in a modernization program. According to Charles and Henry Stern, operators of the Karlov, as well as the Cinema and Austin theaters, approximately $25,000 will be spent in remodeling the former house.
Additional space has been leased adjoining the theater for use as rest rooms and lounge. A new façade of modern materials is being built and new indirect lighting, new decora-tions, and a new ventilating system are contemplated. The Karlov seats 900.
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