Chicago's long-mourned Marbro Theatre had what is undoubtedly the most ornate exterior of any theatre. It reminds me of a frosted wedding cake...and dig that massive vertical sign. That must have been a real challenge to re-lamp when the bulbs in it went out. A shame that this beauty is lost.
Chicago’s  Marbro Theatre had what is undoubtedly the most ornate exterior of any theatre. It reminds me of a frosted wedding cake…and dig that massive vertical sign. That must have been a real challenge to re-lamp when the bulbs in it went out. Here’s what a giant movie palace should look like!  A shame that this beauty is lost.  Let’s give her a mournful sigh.