Harris and Selwyn Theaters

Harris and Selwyn Theaters

Infobox Historic building


caption=Harris and Selwyn Theaters buildings with new Goodman Theatre occupant.
name=Harris and Selwyn Theaters
location_town=180-190 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL, Illinois
location_country=United States
architect=C. Howard Crane and H. Kenneth Franzheim
client=
engineer=
construction_start_date=
completion_date=1922
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The Harris and Selwyn Theaters are twin theatres located in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois. They were built by Sam H. Harris and Archie & Edgar Selwyn.cite web|url=http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Landmarks/H/HarrisSelwyn.html|title=Harris and Selwyn Theaters|publisher=City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development, Landmarks Division|date=2003|accessdate=2007-05-14] They were designated a Chicago Landmark on March 31, 1983. ] They have been redesigned by the Goodman Theatre, which is located in them.

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External links

* [http://cinematreasures.org/theater/1202/ Selwyn Theater history]


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