Moving Picture Palaces exhibition collection, photographs by Russell B. Phillips and Don DuBroff, 1983-1985.
- Collection ID 1985.0825
- Creator Names Phillips, Russell B., 1954- photographer pht
- Title Moving Picture Palaces exhibition collection, photographs by Russell B. Phillips and Don DuBroff [graphic].
- Dates 1983-1985.
- Physical description
- 140 photographic prints : col. ; 16 x 20 in.
- 11 photographic prints : col. ; murals 30 x 40 in.
- Access and usage restrictions Advance appointment required to view color materials in cold storage.
- Collection summary Interiors of motion picture theaters in the Chicago area which were constructed between 1920 and 1959. Most theaters exhibit a thematic architectural or decorative style, such as Egyptian or Moorish. Theaters are empty of people and are lit to show their architectural details.
- Finding Aids Note Descriptive inventory available online.
- Acquisition information Purchase, 1985 (1985.0825). Materials were used in an exhibition, "Moving Picture Palaces" at the Chicago Historical Society in 1985-1986. Large images from this collection continued to hang in the society's Conference Room for many years.
- Names
- Chicago Historical Society Exhibitions.
- Chicago Historical Society. Moving Picture Palaces (Exhibition)
- DuBroff, Don A., photographer. pht
- Subjects
- Architectural elements Illinois Chicago. lctgm
- Motion picture theaters Illinois Chicago. 20th century. lctgm
- Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) Buildings, structures, etc.
- Genre
- Interior views. aat
- Dye transfer photographic prints. gmgpc
- Resin-coated paper photographic prints. gmgpc
- Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.
- Finding aid URL Finding aid available online http://chsmedia.org/media/fa/fa/1985/825.htm