The Uptown Theatre - Friends of the Uptown provide a history of the landmark building in Chicago which opened in 1921, designed by architects Rapp and Rapp for the Balaban and Katz Corporation.
America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places 1996: Uptown Theater - Learn more on the efforts of the National Trust for Historic Preservation to save this eight-story building including details on the history, threats and solution.
Compass Rose: Historic Theatres and Movie Palaces of Balaban and Katz - Looks at the major historic theatres of the Balaban and Katz chain, complete with historic photos. Includes a lengthy history of the ornate Uptown Theatre in Chicago with plea and petition for its restoration.
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