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Granada Theater Interior
A photograph of the auditorium in the Granada Theater, demolished in 1990.
Granada Theater Exterior
A photograph of the Granada Theater in Rogers Park, Chicago, demolished in 1990.
The Metro
Originally built in 1927 as a Swedish Community Center, the Metro became a jazz and folk club and then primarily a venue for rock concerts beginning in 1982. Famouse bands to have played there include New Order, The Ramones, Depeche Mode, R.E.M.,…
Aragon Ballroom
Located in Uptown, The Aragon Ballroom opened 15 July 1926 and regularly booked nation's top jazz bands. The interior was designed in "Moorish" architectural stylized to resemble a Spanish village. Holds almost 8,000 people. Regular dances ended in…
Riviera Theatre
Built in 1917 and originally opened as part of a family-owned theatre chain. It became a private nightclub in 1986, and a concert venue beginning with a change of ownership in 2006.
Chicago Theatre
Photograph of the Chicago Theatre