Films Courtesy of Westinghouse Electric 

     The Crescent Theater was located in the Logan Square Neighborhood at 2915 Milwaukee Avenue.  It first opened its doors in 1912.  It had one screen .  Its seating capacity was 700 seats.

     In the 1940’s, the theater name was changed to Nita.   It stayed  in business until the 1950’s.

     The theater building still stands.

Former Crescent Nita Theater Building

Former Crescent Nita Theater Building

Former Crescent Nita Theater Building