01. Capitol Theater
7941 S. Halsted St.
1925 by John Eberson
Closed 1970s, Demolished circa 1987; now a vacant lot

The interior of the Capitol Theater was designed to resemble an ancient Roman villa. Like many other plush neighborhood movie houses, this theater thrived for several decades until moviegoers began flocking to large, multi-screen cinemas.

"Chicago: Lost & Found," Case 2, Ryerson & Burnham Libraries, April 13-June 15, 2010

Link to R&B Archives Digital Collections record