{"title":"Movie Palace Artifacts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"matching-set-of-original-c-1930-american-art-deco-exterior-calumet-theater-carved-limestone-panels-or-blocks-with-geometrically-designed-rosettes","title":"matching set of original c. 1930 american art deco exterior calumet theater carved limestone panels or blocks with geometrically designed rosettes","description":"two matching c. 1930 american art deco style carved limestone blocks salvaged from the non-extant calumet theater (hammond, in.) demolished in december of 2011. each embossed limestone panel features a \"stepped\" octagonal-shaped rosette with centrally located button, surrounded by pyramdical shaped sun rays. the calumet theater was designed by architect lewis hess with charles n. scott as general contractor or builder. both the cornerstone and facade identify the building owner as h. p. downey. the small venue was built in the art deco or moderne style, with a facade clad in ornamental limestone and a centrally located illuminated marquee positioned above the ticket booth. the two sets of entrance doors are flanked by curvaceous, streamlined style curtain walls containing oversized poster display cases set into the wall. the depilated theater was demolished in december of 2011 after decades of neglect. the two matching blocks contain a mostly uniform and naturally aged surface patina. measures 12 x 12 inches. priced for the pair.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50669485654314,"sku":"UR-12413-11","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/7075\/4858\/files\/20111226-20111226-009m_2.jpg?v=1760324448"},{"product_id":"matching-set-of-original-c-1920-s-ornamental-cast-iron-downtown-chicago-palace-theater-balustrade-panels-with-gold-paint-finish","title":"matching set of original c. 1920's ornamental cast iron downtown chicago palace theater balustrade panels with gold paint finish","description":"two matching ornamental cast iron rectangular-shaped balustrade panels salvaged from the extant cadillac-palace theater located in downtown chicago. the perforated iron panels contain scrollwork in the form of repeating heart-shaped interlace. the gold metallic paint finish is mostly uniform throughout. possibly fabricated by the winslow brothers, chicago, il. the cadillac palace theatre originally opened in 1926 as the \"new palace\" theatre. it was built at a cost of $12 million as part of the eitel block project. in 1984 the theatre was renamed the bismarck theatre and turned into a rock venue. in 1999, it was renovated and renamed the cadillac palace theatre after cadillac purchased naming rights to the venue. it currently has maximum capacity of 2,344 people. the rapp brothers, george and cornelius, were responsible for the design of the cadillac palace theatre. the architectural firm rapp and rapp was active in chicago, illinois during the early 20th century. rapp \u0026amp; rapp is well-known as one of the leading designers of early 20th century movie palaces. they designed over 400 theatres including the majestic theater, dubuque, iowa (1910), the chicago theatre (1921), bismark hotel and theatre (1926), oriental theater, chicago (1926), and the paramount theatres in new york (1926) and aurora (1931). their inspiration for the look and feel of the palace theatre came from the fountainebleau and the palace of versailles, both found in france. the interior includes huge decorative mirrors, breche violet and white marble. the walls inside are adorned with gold leafing and wood decorations, as well as a series of complex arches and detailed brass ornamentation. during world war ii the united states government went around to most theaters and confiscated all the brass. brass was melted down and used for ammunition, shells, etc. at the time, the owners of the palace theatre painted all the brass in the theater white, so that when the government came in, they were tricked into thinking the theater contained no brass. the brass was left this way and generally forgotten about until the recent renovation of the theater, when the paint was scraped off and the brass ornamentation was rediscovered and restored to its original state. the theatre was opened as part of vaudeville's orpheum circuit. as part of the orpheum circuit, the theatre housed such stars as jimmy durante, mae west, jack benny,sophie tucker, and bob hope. after the loss of interest in vaudeville, the theatre was converted into a movie palace in 1931. multiple panels available. measures 22 3\/4 x 6 inches. priced for the pair.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default 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decorators supply company, chicago, il. priced for the pair. limited quantity.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50669611516202,"sku":"UR-13480-12","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/7075\/4858\/files\/20120410-004m_2.jpg?v=1760414688"},{"product_id":"original-early-20th-century-blue-enameled-pressed-and-folded-exterior-galvanized-tin-theater-marquee-letter-sign","title":"original early 20th century blue enameled pressed and folded exterior galvanized tin theater marquee letter sign","description":"original antique american single-sided exterior theater marquee letter sign manufactured around 1916 by the opalite sign corp., chicago, il. the sign consists of a lightweight galvanized tin stenciled enclosure with bendable tabs used to secure a pressed white opalescent glass letter (lost long ago). retains the original blue paint finish over metal. salvaged from an old (non-extant) theater located in northwestern indiana. minor paint loss and surface expected with age. measures 11 x 7 1\/2 inches.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50669745406250,"sku":"UR-14629-12","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/7075\/4858\/files\/20120803-008m_2.jpg?v=1760330327"},{"product_id":"repurposed-c-1920-s-american-industrial-freestanding-theater-stage-illuminated-ghost-light-with-three-legged-riveted-iron-base","title":"repurposed c. 1920's american industrial freestanding theater stage illuminated \"ghost light\" with three-legged riveted iron base","description":"repurposed american industrial interior freestanding theater stage \"ghost light\" featuring a reinforced cast aluminum crouse-hinds incandescent light with reinforced steel wire bulb guard or cage. the electric lamp is supported by a stationary cast iron three-legged iron base with tubular steel arm or upright. the stage fixture has been rewired using period appropriate black braided cloth cord. there are many myths and\/or legends surrounding the purpose and use of the ghost light (e.g., deter the presence of old ghosts), but according to a number of 1920's theater supply catalogs, the single light fixtures were referred to as \"cleaner stands\" and\/or portable work lights. the stand, featuring riveted joint cabriole style legs, was possibly fabricated for the chicago stage and lighting co., chicago, il. uniform black enameled finish. measures 75 inches tall.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default 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paint finish. exact fabricator unknown. measures 52 x 30 inches.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50670039859498,"sku":"UR-16241-13","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/7075\/4858\/files\/20130110-021m_2.jpg?v=1760335399"},{"product_id":"unusual-c-1930-s-vintage-american-industrial-nortown-theater-ceiling-mount-auditorium-atmospheric-blinking-star-light-with-inverted-conical-shade","title":"unusual c. 1930's vintage american industrial nortown theater ceiling mount auditorium atmospheric blinking \"star\" light with inverted conical shade","description":"original and intact vintage american industrial auditorium atmospheric blinking \"star\" ceiling light salvaged from the non-extant nortown theater, demolished in 2007. one of the distinctive features contributing to the characterization of the \"atmospheric\" style movie palace were the \"star\" lights mounted high above in the ceiling. these fixtures served the purpose of emulating the presence of a starry night, and were configured to resemble the constellations. the nortown theater consulted with a university of chicago astronomy professor to assist in the accurate portrayal of the star arrangement. in order to access these fixtures one had to crawl above the projector room beneath the roof where interconnected metal platforms run in all directions. the black enameled steel fixture consists of an inverted conical shade woth a single perforation that would be mounted flush (and thereby exposed) with the auditorium ceiling. a conduit box is affixed to the top. the \"blinker\" sockets were designed to create the effect of \"twinkling\" stars. the assembly was fabricated by the major electric equipment company, chicago, il.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default 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by the american terra cotta company, chicago, il. the multitude of cavities on the backside have been cleaned from brick and mortar. the steel anchors were carefully removed as well. the atmospheric nortown theater was designed and built in 1931 by architect j.e.o. pridmore and the paschen brothers as general contractors. containing over 2000 seats, the auditorium was modeled after the mediterranean region of europe, with an italian courtyard overlooking the sea. the walls gave off an illusion of a seascape and garden scene containing the exteriors of villas with tile rooftops. the audience was seated in full view of the ocean, with lighthouse effect and ships passing in the offing. the nortown was considered the first theater given a pronounced marine treatment. the auditorium ceiling was designed to emulate an \"april constellation,\" with astronomy professor j.c. penn of the armour institute, commissioned to arrange the stars in their proper places to insure an authentic layout. 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tapered urns with flame finials. multiple floral motifs intertwined with curvaceous ribbons and multitude of faceted colored jewels are found within the flowers and below the mask. the vibrantly colored \"streaked\" or slag glass greatly enhances the overall presentation. the old painted wood transom sash frame is original and intact. measures 64 1\/2 x 38 1\/2 inches. bowing along the edges and sporadic hairline cracks evident. art glass window fabricator not known.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50670117552426,"sku":"UR-17012-13","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/7075\/4858\/files\/20130402-011z_2.jpg?v=1760337528"},{"product_id":"c-1950-s-single-sided-brightly-colored-american-movie-theater-new-old-stock-restroom-illuminated-glass-sign-panel","title":"c. 1950's single-sided brightly colored american movie theater \"new old stock\" restroom illuminated glass sign 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possibly fabricated by the winslow brothers, chicago, il. the cadillac palace theatre originally opened in 1926 as the \"new palace\" theatre. it was built at a cost of $12 million as part of the eitel block project. in 1984 the theatre was renamed the bismarck theatre and turned into a rock venue. in 1999, it was renovated and renamed the cadillac palace theatre after cadillac purchased naming rights to the venue. it currently has maximum capacity of 2,344 people. the rapp brothers, george and cornelius, were responsible for the design of the cadillac palace theatre. the two men were also the architects behind the ford center for the performing arts oriental theatre and the chicago theatre, as well as several other theaters around the country. their inspiration for the look and feel of the palace theatre came from the fountainebleau and the palace of versailles, both found in france. the interior includes huge decorative mirrors, breche violet and white marble. the walls inside are adorned with gold leafing and wood decorations, as well as a series of complex arches and detailed brass ornamentation. during world war ii the united states government went around to most theaters and confiscated all the brass. brass was melted down and used for ammunition, shells, etc. at the time, the owners of the palace theatre painted all the brass in the theater white, so that when the government came in, they were tricked into thinking the theater contained no brass. the brass was left this way and generally forgotten about until the recent renovation of the theater, when the paint was scraped off and the brass ornamentation was rediscovered and restored to its original state. the theatre was opened as part of vaudeville's orpheum circuit. as part of the orpheum circuit, the theatre housed such stars as jimmy durante, mae west, jack benny,sophie tucker, and bob hope. after the loss of interest in vaudeville, the theatre was converted into a movie palace in 1931. multiple panels 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altered in any way since it was applied in 1927. the rosette contains leafage surrounding a centrally located petaled flower. the cast plaster rosette is reinforced with horse hair (used as a binding agent) to strengthen the structural integrity. the hardwood shadow box with raised edges was built specifically to accommodate the ceiling rosette. the 2000-seat spanish revival style \"new-yiddish\" lawndale theater was designed by william p. whitney and r. levine \u0026amp; company in 1927. the west side chicago theater original opened as the \"new yiddish theater, but was later renamed shortly thereafter. the white terra cotta-clad theater building later became the rena theater until finally closing its doors in 1963. the theater was converted into a church, which operated until the 1990's. although the theater building still stands (vacant and badly deteriorating), it is slated for demolition by the city of chicago. urban remains acquired the salvaged rights in 2009 and spent nearly 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enameled finish largely intact. the detailed winged cherub with beaded necklace contrasts nicely against the darkened gold leafage. the flush mount plaster fragment was likely fabricated by the decorators' supply company, chicago, il. the plaster theater fragment is both structurally sound and stable. the now-demolished granada theater was constructed in 1926 for the marks brothers (louis and meyer), who at the time were among the major theater operators in chicago. the architect was edward e. eichenbaum (the granada was his first theater design), who was the principal designer for the architectural firm of levy \u0026amp; klein. eichenbaum also designed the marbro, regal, and century theatres. the spnaish baroque style theater was one of the three largest movie theatres ever built in chicago. the theater was notable for its elaborate design (i.e., exterior ornamental terra cotta and glamorous interior plaster work), often cited as the “most ornate in the city.” the granada was considered the “flagship” of the marks brothers movie empire, second only to balaban and katz in both construction and operation of movie places during the “roaring twenties.” the marks brothers operated the theatre until 1934, when balaban and katz purchased the theatre. that firm eventually became abc-great lakes theaters and operated the theatre until 1973. during the mid-1980′s, the theater was used sporadically for rock concerts and played the rocky horror picture show at midnight. despite all attempts to save it, the theatre was purchased by senior life styles corporation, who demolished the building (between 1989-90) for a planned apartment\/commercial structure. the new 16 story apartment tower and shopping arcade constructed in the early 1990′s was originally named “granada center”. the center was eventually purchased by loyola university. archival materials, including photographs taken by the “save granada theataer committee” are held by the ryerson \u0026amp; burnham 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The building’s focal point was an elaborately designed 1,300-seat theater noted for its highly organic-themed plaster ornament and remarkable acoustics. opened in 1892, the schiller theater was originally funded by german investors and was projected to be used for german-language operas and cultural events. one of the more tangible references to its german heritage was a series of terra cotta busts of prominent german figures integrated within the second story arcade. the theater changed its name and duties over the following decades. it was briefly known as the dearborn theater from 1898 to 1903, until finally settling on the name garrick theater. after german investors backed out of the project in the late 1890’s, it ceased its german performances, and exhibited touring stage shows. in the 1930’s the theater was acquired by balaban \u0026amp; katz and subsequently used as a television studio and movie theater. after a long decline that began during the depression, the garrick was 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buildings, which was used to emphasize ornamental themes and enhance the surfaces of a given space (e.g., the mosaic floors created for the auditorium's hotel lobby floors). originally named the schiller theater, the building was designed by louis sullivan and dankmar adler in 1891 at 64 west randolph street. it was intended to serve german americans, and was funded by the german opera company. at the time of construction, the schiller was one of the tallest buildings in chicago and is still widely considered one of the greatest collaborations between the two architects. the I-shaped building consisted of a 17-story tower flanked by a 9-story wing with oriel windows on either side. the exterior of the building was sheathed in buff-colored ornamental terra cotta shaped into a variety of patterns, and intertwining with lush, leafy forms. the sculptor richard bock supplied busts of famous german poets, artists and philosophers for the exterior as well. the interior of the 1,286-seat auditorium contained a series of striking vaults, that were faced in plaster panels. these featured a repeated star-pod pattern in which central, star-like shapes are surrounded by borders of intertwining vine and leaf forms. other plaster panels had interlocking or flat circles, all originally in a color scheme of salmon, green, gold, yellow, and red.the schiller saw many iterations and inhabitants: the german investors backed out of the project near the turn of the century and from 1898-1903 the building became the dearborn theater, showing vaudeville or touring stage shows. five years later its name was finally changed to the garrick theater under new ownership. between 1910 and 1950, the garrick building was leased, subleased, sold and put into receivership six times, but remained, nonetheless, a popular stop on the vaudeville circuit. simultaneously, and in symbiotic fashion, the early twentieth century saw the stretch of randolph street between state and clark streets become a national center for popular sheet-music publishers; filling the garrick and neighboring office buildings, they sold their new material to traveling vaudevillians. in 1950, the theater was closed and converted into a television studio. seven years later, it was sold to balaban and katz, who reopened the building as a movie theater. eventually balaban and katz no longer considered the architectural gem commercially viable, and made a deal to wreck the building and redevelop it, tragically, as a parking structure. the garrick was razed in early 1961, but the demolition was a clinching point of the preservation movement in chicago, instigating a major outcry from the public and becoming an important salvage for richard nickel and his associates. corroborated by historian tim samuelson, the only people allowed on the wrecking site were the authorized team of richard nickel, john vinci, david norris, and charlie gregerson. thus, the pieces acquired by urban remains unilaterally lead back to their efforts. these very fragments were saved and likely handled by nickel himself. the entire team had been hired under the sponsorship of the world book encyclopedia and the municipal reference library of chicago to salvage materials specifically for distribution to interested museums and public institutions. the scene that is painted is a surreal one: fragments of the building were all laid-out at navy pier for curators and qualified buyers to select what they wanted for their respective institutions. without a great deal of time or interest, many ended up in private hands while some were thrown away or dumped (likely even in lake michigan). according to a publication on nickel's preservation efforts, documenting the garrick theater was exceptionally time consuming and laborious. he even apparently worked around being denied access to the gallery of the theater by climbing into a fourth floor door via the roof of the neighboring greyhound terminal. in the end nickel and the rest of his team salvaged hundreds of artifacts and ornaments, and recorded extensive notes, diagrams and photographs of the structure. nickel's photographs specifically helped to record and elevate the building for posterity, rendering in black and white the sullivan-designed plaster work that had been garishly painted, thus reorienting attention to the form. nickel passionately attempted a campaign to save the garrick, plying philanthropists to join his effort and soliciting letters from various public figures. a month before the demolition was to occur, telegrams and letters of protest poured into the mayor's office, including from the likes of frank lloyd wright's widow, le corbusier, arthur drexler (the director of architecture and design at the new york moma), lewis mumford, and more. a lengthy court battle, picketing, and nickel's grassroots effort did not prevent the garrick from being turned to rubble. alternately, it did bring great attention to the vulnerable status of extant 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Incorporated from all parts of the world, including, but not limited to, czechoslovakian crystals in the french-style chandeliers, italian terrazzo flooring in the grand lobby, and oriental influences in the carpet and drapery patterns. the theater was built by chicago’s george a. fuller company,who built several skyscrapers in chicago and elsewhere, including the famous flatiron building in new york city. fuller broke ground on november 1, 1927. the theater was one of the first public buildings in knoxville to have air conditioning when completed in 1928. in 1966, alterations made to the theaters reduced its seating capacity to 1545 seats. The theater closed in 1977. it was later purchased by local radio company dick broadcasting in 1981, who started a renovation effort to prepare it for the 1982 world's fair. the historic tennessee theater foundation (httf) was formed in 1996 and dick broadcasting donated the theater to the non-profit. it was designated \"the official state theater of tennessee\". in 2001, the foundation announced a campaign to completely restore and renovate the theater. the $29.3 million project was funded through public and private donations with the help of $6.3 million in tax credits. the theater closed for renovations in june 2003 to completely restore it to its original grandeur. renovations included expansions of the stage depth via a cantilever two stories above state street, which accommodated larger and more elaborate productions, a custom orchestra shell to enhance the acoustics of the new larger stage, an enlarged orchestra pit, upgraded dressing room facilities, modernization of the 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francisco’s castro, a mock-tented ceiling, ringed by a roman-style ornamental plaster frieze depicting a procession of gods. the auditorium also was equipped with an additional small stage and orchestra pit and organ. unlike pridmore’s other theaters, which were mostly atmospheric in style, the sheridan was a unique neo-classical\/italian baroque combination, complete with corinthian columns, roman statuary, and a proscenium arch topped by golden lions supporting a crowned shield. after the sheridan was closed in 1951, it was acquired by a synagogue which used the former theater for their house of worship for the next fifteen years. in the early 1970's, the sheridan was reopened again for movies in spanish-language, and was renamed the teatro el palacio. it lasted into the early 1990s, when the theater again closed and was ultimately demolished.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default 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wood hand or armrest is in good shape with dark varnished finish intact. the spanish baroque style seat end contains a detachable perforated grille originally housing a light bulb used to illuminate the aisles.","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50671990636842,"sku":"UR-27562-18","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/7075\/4858\/files\/008n_1_2.jpg?v=1760379770"},{"product_id":"hard-to-find-and-highly-sought-after-late-19th-century-original-oversized-hardcover-schiller-later-garrick-theater-building-profusely-illustrated-souvenir-book","title":"hard to find and highly sought after late 19th century original oversized hardcover schiller (later garrick) theater building profusely illustrated souvenir book","description":"original and intact oversized schiller building (later known as garrick theater) rare souvenir book designed and published by the american stage publishing 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