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Central Park Theater, Historic theater building in North Lawndale, Chicago, United States.

The Central Park Theater exhibits Spanish Colonial Revival architecture with decorative tile work, stucco walls, and ornamental plaster detailing throughout its structure.

Built in 1917 by architectural firm Rapp and Rapp, the theater earned its place on the National Register of Historic Places for its architectural excellence.

The theater represented a major entertainment venue in Chicago, hosting numerous performances that reflected the evolving cultural preferences of the early 20th century.

Located at coordinates 41.866389, -87.707222, the theater structure maintains its original architectural elements under preservation guidelines of the National Historic Register.

The building combines Spanish Colonial Revival design elements with theater architecture, creating a distinctive entertainment venue in Chicago's architectural landscape.

Location: Chicago

Inception: 1917

Architects: Rapp and Rapp

Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival architecture

Address: 3531-3539 West Roosevelt Road

GPS coordinates: 41.86639,-87.70722

Latest update: March 25, 2025 19:49

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