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Destinations How you can help: Buy the DVD: SEE HISTORIC CHICAGO Uptown Adviser
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Balaban & Katz Foundation A tribute to the Balaban & Katz entertainment corporation, which built and operated the UPTOWN, by grandson David Balaban, named for his grandfather, who was one of the five Balaban brothers who led the business. David Balaban, the younger, is an accomplished television journalist, producer and teacher. His book, "The Chicago Movie Palaces of Balaban and Katz" (2006) is with Arcadia. He also has a comprehensive video documentary about B&K in the works. Theatre Historical Society - A national non-profit educational organization dedicated to documenting and celebrating historic theaters. The publisher and distributor of the Uptown Theatre book, which is in its third printing. Movie Palace Locator - State by state index to vintage theaters nationwide. Chicago Neighborhood Tours - A program of the Chicago Office of Tourism that offers guided tours of several city neighborhoods, including an Uptown tour. The Book Box: Shake, Rattle & Read - The official book and music store of the Uptown Theatre, Chicago. The Uptown Theatre book is also available here. Wilson Yard Development - Information and links on the redevelopement of CTA property at Wilson and Broadway in Uptown. Nitestar - A script , written by Jerry Vasilatos, that was inspired by both the Uptown and the Granada The Uptown Portal - This page has over *80* Links related to the people, places & activities of the North Side Uptwn neighborhood. At the Uptown's WurliTzer - Don Isham was a popular organist in the Great Northwestern United States who also toured nationally. He is shown here at the Uptown Theatre, Chicago's Wurlitzer, c. 1927. Secret History Article - Illustrated article regarding the Uptown Theatre UptownChicago - The UptownChicago msn "community" Uptown Theatre back on endangered list - Suntime Article Vandals 'lift legs' on Uptown Theatre - Déjà vu from the Lerner News-Star archives Uptown Theatre: Endangered, 1996 - Smithsonian Magazine Article Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois Chicago Commission on Historic Landmarks Chicago Theatre Home Pages - Z to Annoyance Theatre Stay in touch! Join the Uptown Adviser Online mailing list via eGroups. |
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