Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Protected from demolition during urban renewal for Comerica Park, the newest home of the Detroit Tigers, the Gem Theatre and Century Theatre were moved five blocks on wheels to its new location at 333 Madison Street on 16 October 1997. At a distance of 563 meters (1,850 feet) it is the furthest known relocation of a sizable building. [3]
The theatre has seating at cabaret tables, and the stage hosts quirky shows, such as Forbidden Broadway, Menopause the Musical, and Late Nite Catechism. The theatre building houses a restaurant, The Century Grille, and is a popular downtown Detroit destination for weddings and private events.
In 1997, the buildings, now known as the Gem Theatre, were moved five blocks to make way for the construction of Comerica Park. At a distance of 563 meters (1,850 ft) it is the furthest known relocation of a sizable building. 18: Chapel of St. Theresa-the Little Flower: Chapel of St. Theresa-the Little Flower: September 22, 1997 : 46 Parsons St.
For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us
The Bobbie Sterne Health Center is one of six community health centers run by the Cincinnati Health Department. Together, they served 25,000 patients last year, about 8% of the city’s population .
The theatre was subsequently designated a national landmark. State Theatre - Detroit, Michigan - 1983-1989 2,950-seat, $1.8 million renovation. Consulted on renovations, operations, programming. Brought Clubland concept to theatre. Gem Theatre - Detroit, Michigan - 1983-1993 458-seat, $2 million renovation. Consulted on renovations.
The Gem was conceived in 1948 by the Bijou Amusement Company of Memphis, Tennessee and opened in 1951. Having a theater specifically for African-American residents in their own neighborhood meant that customers weren't relegated to one section with inferior amenities, like in segregated theaters that were ubiquitous at the time. [1]
The first phase of the mall, featuring Bigg's and approximately 20 other stores, opened on July 11, 1988. A month prior to this, Higbee's withdrew from the project after being purchased by a joint venture of Dillard's and Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. [8] As a result, B. Altman was relocated from its originally planned store to the space vacated by Higbee's, thus leaving a vacant anchor store and ...