 Redford Theatre Marquee | |
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| Location | 17360 Lahser Road Detroit, MI |
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| Owner | Motor City Theatre Organ Society |
| Type | Atmospheric theatre |
| Capacity | 1610 |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1927 |
| Opened | January 27, 1928 |
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Redford Theatre Building | |
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| Coordinates | 42°25′2″N 83°15′27″W / 42.41722°N 83.25750°W |
| Area | 2 acres (0.8 ha) |
| Built | 1927 |
| Architect | Wilhelm & Mobly Verner; R.F. Shreve |
| Architectural style | Asian interior |
| NRHP reference No. | 85000171[1] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | January 31, 1985 |
| Designated MSHS | August 18, 1988 |
The Redford Theatre is an atmospheric theatre in the Old Redford neighborhood of Detroit. The theatre opened in January 1928, advertised as "Detroit's most unique suburban theatre," due to its grand design, featuring Japanese and Chinese motifs.[2]
The Redford is part of a series of three grand cinemas in the Detroit suburbs operated by the Kunsky circuit, all of which stand today. The Redford features its original 3-manual/10-rank Barton organ, which is played regularly.
The Redford's ownership passed to the Goldberg family and their Community Theatre chain in the 1930s. The Motor City Theatre Organ Society purchased the theatre in 1977, and continues to operate and renovate the space, presenting organ shows and classic movies. The theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.[3]
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ Redford Theatre, Detroit, Michigan, Atmospheric Theatres, retrieved 4 February 2024
- ^ National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form, 1985-01-31, retrieved 2023-05-02