United Artists Theatre Building

The United Artists Theatre Building is an 18-story brick structure with Art Deco design and Spanish Gothic styling located at 150 Bagley Avenue near Grand Circus Park. The ground floor features a theater with about 2,070 seats, while the upper floors originally contained offices and commercial space.

Architect C. Howard Crane designed this building in 1927, and it opened in 1928 as part of United Artists' expansion across the country. The theater served the city until its closure in 1971, after which the building housed other uses.

The theater hosted premieres of major films including Gone with the Wind, The Wizard of Oz, and South Pacific until its closure in 1971.

The building is located near Grand Circus Park and is easily accessible by public transportation in downtown Detroit. Visitors should know that the structure does not currently operate as an active theater and regular tours or events are not available.

The building once displayed a large vertical UA sign that was a landmark feature for decades before its removal in 2005. This sign was taken down during preparations for a major sporting event held in the city.

Location: Detroit

Inception: 1928

Architects: C. Howard Crane

Floors above the ground: 18

Address: 150 Bagley Street, Detroit, MI 48226

GPS coordinates: 42.33550,-83.05230

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:50