This theater was located at 222 N. State Street Chicago. The first business at this site was the Three Deuces night club. This operated from the mid 1920’s until 1940. It was destroyed by a fire. In 1944, this site was used by the Shangri-La Restaurant. This closed in 1968.

The building was remodeled in 1969-70. It was converted into a movie venue. It was operated by the Kohlberg Chain. It was a smaller theater with only 482 seats and one screen.

It apparently showed porno films. It operated into the mid 1970’s. The building was demolished in 1981. The site was used as a parking lot. Eventually all of the buildings on the block were demolished and the Renaissance Hotel was constructed.

 

This  theater was located at 11 North Clark Street in Chicago.    It originally was named the Columbia Theater.  It opened in 1911.  It was a stage theater.   Architect was J.E.O. Pridmore.   It had 1550 seats.  In 1923, it was remodeled by A.H. Woods.  It was renamed the Adelphi Theater.  In 1931, it was changed to a movie theater.  Its name was changed to the Clark Theater.  During its history, it was managed by the Lubliner and Trinz Chain and Kohlberg Theaters.   It operated into the 1970’s.  It was demolished in 1974.

 

The Woods Theater was located at the corner of Randolph and Dearborn in Chicago.  It was built by producer Albert Woods.  It opened on March 11,2018.  It operated as a legitimate theater until 1932.

Its style is neo-gothic.   The theater was designed by Marshall and Fox.  The 10 story building included the theater on the ground floor and offices above.  There was a single screen.  Seating capacity was 1300.

It was converted to a movie theater in 1932.  Over the years, the Woods was managed by RKO, Essaness Theater, and Cineplex Odeon.

Beginning in the 1950’s, it featured a large marquee facing Dearborn Street.

Over the years, the quality of the theater declined.  It closed in 1989.  It was demolished in 1990.

The Loop Theater was located at 165 N. State Street in Chicago.  When it first opened in December, 1939, it was known as the Telenews Theater.  The architects were Charles Murphy, Sigurd Naess, Alfred P. Shaw. Style was Streamline Moderne.  It had one screen and 606 seats.  Originally, it featured cartoons, newsreels, and comical shorts.

In April, 1950, for a brief period of time, the name was changed to the Loop Theater and it featured first run movies.  In July, 1950, the name was changed back to the Telenews and the format was changed to newsreel.

In August, 1953, the name was changed back to the Loop Theater.  It switched to featuring first run features.

In the mid to late 1960’s, the theater featured a mix of B movies, first run features and adult films.

It closed in April of 1978.  During its lifetime, it was managed by Brotman and Sherman Theaters and Telenews Theater.

For a period of time the old theater building was used as a retail store.    It sat empty for years.

The building was demolished in November and December of 2005.  A 31 story building was erected at this site.  It was called MoMo. It is now called the Joffrey Tower.

    The current 114 year old bridge at this site is scheduled to be removed in 2019–2020.  A group called the Friends of Goose Island is in discussions with the city of Chicago to arrange for movement of the current bridge to Blackhawk Street to be used as a pedestrian and bike crossing over North Branch of the Chicago River. 

     One of the roadblocks is the 4 to 5 million price tag to relocate the bridge to the new location.  The Friends of Goose Island is seeking to raise these funds.

      

Construction is slated to begin in 2018 on the Irving Park Road Bridge over the North Branch of the Chicago River.  The current bridge is one hundred years old.  Project is planned to be completed in 2020. 

     Goal is to improve and rebuild the bridge.  The crossing will remain open during construction.  The bridge will be removed and rebuilt in stages beginning with the south portion.  Estimated cost is $6.4 million.

     The bridge will be widened.  Sidewalks will be widened.  New pedestrian rails will be installed.  New protective rails between the roadway and sidewalks will also be installed.

     Associated with the bridge project, a 12 foot wide multi-use path will be built along the river.  To the south, it will connect with the projected Riverview Bridge.  To the north, it will connect to the Horner Park Path.