Harpos Concert Theatre
Photo from the Greg Kacir collection.
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14238 Harper Ave Detroit MI 48213 (313) 824-1700
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| Record #13223 |
Opened: 1939
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Capacity: 1975 seats
Architect(s): Charles N Agree
Architectural Style(s): Art Deco
National Register:
Current Organ: none |
Also Known As: Harper |
Wisper and Wetsman opened the Harper on December 1, 1939, at a cost of $209,000. It featured a marquee which rose 79 feet above the street and large murals by Thomas R. di Lorenzo. Opening night shows were "Chicken Wagon Family" and "The Rains Came". It was converted to a nightclub in the 1970s. Photos Photos remain the property of the Member and may not be reproduced without the written consent of the Member. |
Photos from the Greg Kacir collection.
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Last featured 2002-12-27. Last edited 12/30/2005.
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