2022年11月21日 · Long before downtown Detroit had made its now storied comeback, the United Artists Theater was just one of many abandoned, neglected, and wide open buildings scattered throughout downtown. But years before that, the theater was once a symbol of Detroits impressive and busting theater district.

2023年4月12日 · HOLY COW…this was one extravagant movie palace back in the day…and it was considered the “baby” of Detroit’s grandest movie theaters, which included the Capitol, Fox, Michigan, and State. The United Artists Theatre was designed in 1927 with Spanish Gothic and Art Deco styles. FAST FACTS: 2,070 seats 18 stories tall 200,000 square feet

2020年4月2日 · An expanded version of this post on the United Artists Theatre in Detroit, MI is in my new book “After the Final Curtain: America’s Abandoned Theaters.” For more information visit: http://www.afterthefinalcurtainbook.com. View of the auditorium from the balcony.

The United Artists Theater is one of Detroit’s grandest ruins. Located on the corner of Bagley and Clifford Streets, it was once part of Detroit’s thriving downtown theater district, which included the Michigan, Fox, State, and Madison, and Adams theaters.

2024年2月21日 · The impressive 4,000 seat theatre became a downtown movie-going institution. When the television entered people’s homes, the theatre struggled to compete and finally closed in 1967. After the initial closure, it temporarily served as a supper club, concert venue, and porn cinema before ultimately being abandoned in 1975.

2016年10月5日 · Michigan Theater, which has played host to a bevy of music icons such as Duke Ellington, David Bowie and Aerosmith, is now partly used as a car park. Despite the fact that the building has been...

2022年12月13日 · Crumbling factories, deserted factories, and proud churches that still stand tall despite their decaying interiors - these are just a few of the abandoned places in Detroit. But peel away the layers of dirt, grime, and graffiti and you’ll find …

2023年9月6日 · In this article, we will take you on a virtual tour of some of the most intriguing abandoned buildings in Detroit. From former theaters to industrial sites, we will delve into their history, the reasons behind their abandonment, and the ongoing efforts to preserve them as part of Detroit’s heritage. Historic Importance of Detroit Buildings

On the following pages you will learn the story of the fabulous United Artists Theater of Detroit. Study of Detroit's abandoned United Artists Theater with photos, historical information and commentary.

2022年10月7日 · For more than half of its existence, the United Artists Theatre, on Bagley Avenue just off Grand Circus Park, has been vacant. Now, the bulldozers have finally pulled up to take it down — part of...