“Historic Entertainment Center”
The Congress Theater in Chicago, built by Fridstein and Company in 1926 for the movie theater chain of Lubliner and Trinz, is a surviving example of a movie place. It features ornate exterior and interior design work, in a combination of the Classical revival and Italian Renaissance styles.The Congress Theater could seat over 2,500 moviegoers and also has storefronts facing the streets. The theater is currently operating as a 3,500-capacity live music venue.
It was was designated a Chicago Landmark on July 10, 2002. Oprah Winfrey filmed the introduction to her television show in the lobby of the theater.
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Congress Theater
2135 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago,
Illinois
60647
USA
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