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 The Hotel Brevoort & LaSalle Theatre
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Comfortable Rooms and Light Entertainment Since 1910
The Hotel Brevoort, located at 120 West Madison Avenue, between Clark and LaSalle Streets, was billed as "Absolutely Fireproof" when built in 1906.
The entrance features a decorative vaulted ceiling, hanging glass-paned light fixtures, and a circle-designed window over the front entryway.
The Lobby of the Hotel Brevoort was highlighted by a second floor mezzanine level with a beautiful curved railing. The lobby decor includes maroon marble around fluted white and gold square columns and decorative tile floors. A stairway leads up to the mezzanine level.
Heavy leather chairs and dark green furniture with maroon velvet are set around a maroon oriental rug. The ceiling is painted in deep blues and purples and decorated with gold trim and murals.
A stairway leads down to the Rainbow Room Restaurant. The Hotel Brevoort added to its ornate interior with this dining room, featuring large wall murals depicting "Hindu Pilgrims Preparing The Evening Meal On The Banks Of The Ganges." The room also features tile floors and maroon marble walls following in the style of the Lobby and Bar. The room is air conditioned with electric fans.
The Hotel Brevoort Buffet was one of the most ornate bars in Chicago. This unique round bar with a glass rail and mirrored columns was decorated with ornate tile patterns and plaster rotunda. A chandelier hangs in the middle of the bar along with a circular shelf in the middle. Deep maroons, cream, rose, green and gold created an elegant look.
The LaSalle Theatre opened in 1910, and could seat a just under 800. It was located at the corner of Madison and Clark, adjoining the Brevoort Hotel. In addition to opera, the LaSalle also staged legitimate theatre, musical comedies, and vaudeville acts.
Created by: * Simon Niall, May 5, 2006 - 23:49
Past Life (* Julia Betrest, Jul 28, 2006 - 08:05 )
