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The Chicago Movie Palaces of Balaban and Katz (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) Book
The Balaban and Katz Theater Corporation perfected the"movie palace" concept in Chicago, reating an extremelypopular pastime that contributed greatly to Chicago'scultural identity. The Balabans started in the movie theaterbusiness in 1908 by leasing the 100-seat KedzieNickelodeon on Kedzie Avenue. Balaban brothers Barneyand A. J. dreamed of operating 5,000-seat movie palaces,so in 1916, they joined family friends Sam and MorrisKatz to form the Balaban and Katz Theater Corporation.Their mission was to offer an unrivaled theater-goingexperience with the finest live performances and service.They built ornate theaters, such as the Chicago, the Uptown, and the Congress Theaters, filling them with finefurnishings, antiques, and artwork. Balaban and Katzproduced live stage shows between the movies withthe likes of Bob Hope, Louis Armstrong, and BennyGoodman. Sadly, only a few of these gorgeous theatersstill stand today.Read More
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- 0738539864
- 9780738539867
- David Balaban
- 26 April 2006
- Arcadia Publishing (SC)
- Paperback (Book)
- 128
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