Avalon Regal Theater, Movie theater in South Shore, Chicago, United States
The Avalon Regal Theater features Persian-influenced Moorish Revival architecture with colorful mosaics, decorative latticework, and a ceiling resembling a flying carpet.
Architect John Eberson designed this entertainment venue in 1927, initially serving German, Swedish, and Irish immigrants before becoming a center for African American performers.
The theater hosted performances by Ray Charles, B.B. King, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Patti LaBelle, and Tupac throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
Located at 1645 East 79th Street, this 2,300-seat auditorium remained closed since 2003 due to maintenance costs and currently undergoes renovation efforts.
The building held Barack Obama's first Election Night presidential victory celebration and participates in Chicago Architecture Center's Open House Chicago tours.
Location: Chicago
Inception: August 29, 1927
Architects: John Eberson
Official opening: 1927
Architectural style: Moorish Revival architecture
Address: 1645 E. 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60649
Website: http://regaltheater.org
GPS coordinates: 41.75135,-87.58353
Latest update: May 22, 2025 15:13
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