Eastown Theater
Photo from the Greg Kacir collection.
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8041 Harper Ave Detroit MI
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| Record #13200 |
Opened: 1931
Closed: 1980
Current Use:
Demolished:
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Capacity: 2500 seats
Architect(s): VJ Waier & Co
Architectural Style(s):
National Register:
Current Organ: none |
Also Known As: Showcase |
The Eastown was a large neighborhood theater operated by Wisper and Wetsman. After closing in 1967, it began a patchy series of failed operations: rock concerts in 1969, live jazz in 1975, performing arts in 1976, exploitation films in 1980, and stage productions in 1984. Photos Photos remain the property of the Member and may not be reproduced without the written consent of the Member. |
August 2001 photos from the Adam Martin collection.
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Photos from the Derek Farr collection.
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Last featured 11/28/2004. Last edited 3/21/2010.
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