Interior hall of Uptown Theatre, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Description:
Black-and-white photograph of interior hall (possibly the Lounge) of Uptown Theatre located on the southwest corner of Eleanor and North Burdick Streets, Kalamazoo, Michigan. View looks toward a seating area and includes doorways to the Mens room. The hall was designed in an Art Deco style. The view features abstract patterned carpet, flower bouquets, and seating. The photograph was possibly taken approximately around the theatre's opening in August 1938. The building was once a commercial building (The Wheeler Blase Company) until it was refurbished by architects Stewart-Kingscott Company. The theatre operated from August 24, 1938 to June 6, 1959.
Institution:
Western Michigan University Libraries
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Language:
eng
Type:
still image