22 Oct revisiting edward e. eichenbaum’s 1926 granada theater through interior and exterior demolition images

original 8 x 10 black and white interior and exterior photographic images of edward e. eichenbaum’s 3400-seat granada theater (1926), located at 6427-41 north sheridan road, chicago, il.

the cream-colored terra cotta facade was salvaged by dave felling of felling contracting, st. louis, mo. during its demolition in 1990 by the g.m. wrecking company, chicago, il.

the building’s exterior terra cotta ornament was fabricated by the middland terra cotta company. the interior polychromed and gold plaster ornament was made by the decorators supply company, chicago, il.

i’ve included theater tickets and related ephermera pertaining to its impending destruction.

images courtesy of dave felling collection. all rights reserved. 2025.