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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.
Balaban and Katz Historical Foundation - Explores the contribution of the Balaban and Katz theater corporation to Chicago's cultural heritage.
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.
The Uptown Theatre Friends of the Uptown - Provides a history of the landmark Chicago theatre, which was originally opened in 1925 for the Balaban and Katz Corporation.
Riviera Theatre - Completed in 1917 by George and C.W. Rapp for Chicago's Balaban and Katz theatre chain, the Riviera, located in the heart of Uptown, serves as a concert venue.
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.

Balaban and Katz - The first incarnation of the Balaban and Katz Theatre corporation appeared in 1916 in Chicago by A.J.
Barney Balaban - Barney Balaban (1887-1971) was one of five Balaban brothers from Chicago who founded the Balaban and Katz Theatre Chain. Two other brothers, Harry and Elmer owned their own theatre concern called H
Admiral Theatre - The Admiral Theatre in Chicago, Illinois opened in 1927 as a vaudeville house. it was designed by Gallup and Joy and acquired by the Balaban and Katz circuit.
Uptown Theatre (Chicago) - The Uptown Theatre is a massive, ornate movie palace in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Designed by Rapp and Rapp, it was constructed in 1925 for the Balaban and Katz theater chain.
Paradise Theater (Chicago) - The Paradise Theater was a Balaban and Katz movie palace located in Chicago, Illinois, that opened in 1928. Located near the intersection of West Madison Street and Crawford (later Pulaski) Avenue on Chicago's West Side, the Paradise was never a terribly successful movie house.