A dark theater

A dark theater is not a good sign. What happened to the good times, the old times? What happened to a time when people took pride in producing and supporting quality architecture and cinema?

Where are the advocates of historic preservation and cultural prominence?

The "developers" of this day are basing their floor plans on generica and forgetting the ornamentation that draws intelligent customers and anchors a community of people.

Dumb them down and fund an insurance policy on their early deaths is the unfortunate trend of the day.

I say, base your future, clients and buildings on longevity rather than the quick-buck alternative.

Have the balls to stick it out and do it right, or don't do anything at all.

- Bill Morton


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Comments on Rogers Park Theaters

I spent huge portions of my childhood at the Adelphi, 400, Devon and Granada theaters. It was an amazing time to be a kid in Rogers Park. When I was 7yo I remember walking to the Adelphi w/my older brother to see a first run showing of Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. It was during the fall and there was an early snow. Magnificent memories. Thanks for taking the time to film at the Adelphi. How sad Rogers Park is quickly turning into another cookie cutting slice of generica.

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