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Chicago Theatre	Photograph: Silent Era image collection.
Address	185 North State Street
Opening Night Seating Capacity	4400
Original Theatre Owner	Al Balaban Barney Balaban Samuel Katz
Original Theatre Architect	C.W. Rapp George L. Rapp
Years of Operation	Opened in 1921, through 1970s
Type of Musical Accompaniment	unknown
Current Status	Operating
The Chicago Theatre was a first-run house. The venue was purchased by [?] Paramount Publix Corporation? in 1926. Organist Jesse Crawford performed at the Chicago in 1928. The Chicago Theatre continued to present motion pictures until the 1970s. The theatre was renovated and reopened in 1986, and is currently operating as a performing arts venue, with approximately 3500 seats. Resources: FilmYearBook-1926 p. 496 : with additional information provided by David Eickemeyer.