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.

     

     Little information is available about the Argyle Theater.  It was located at 4930 N. Lawrence Avenue in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago.  The building was constructed in 1910.  It was 38 X 100 feet. The architect was C.W. Stevens.  There was one screen. Seating capacity was 300.  

     It was in operation from 1910 until 1915. In 1916, it was plagued by union problems, a fire and a shooting.  By the 1920’s, a car dealership was located at the corner site of the theater.  Currently, there is a parking lot at the site.