The Loop District in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Harris and Selwyn Theaters

Chicago Landmark

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 28, 2021

1. Harris and Selwyn Theaters Marker

Inscription.
Harris and Selwyn Theaters
Crane and Franzheim, architects
1922

New York theatrical producers Sam Harris and Archie and Edgar Selwyn constructed these buildings for live stage shows. The "Twin Theaters" have terra-cotta facades similar in overall form, but subtly different in details. The Harris is ornamented with Italian Renaissance decoration; the Selwyn has English Neoclassical motifs. Among the actors who originally performed here are: Ethel Barrymore, Helen Hayes, Charles Laughton, Boris Karloff and Mae West.

Designated on March 31, 1983
Jane M. Byrne, Mayor

Erected by Commission on Chicago Landmarks.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series list.

Location. 41° 53.123′ N, 87° 37.781′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. Marker is at the intersection of North Dearborn Street and East Lake Street, on the left when traveling north on North Dearborn Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 170 North Dearborn Street, Chicago IL 60601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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walking distance of this marker. Couch Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Oliver Building (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Couch Place (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Page Brothers Building (about 500 feet away); Chicago Theater (about 500 feet away); Daley Center (about 600 feet away); Eternal Flame Memorial (about 600 feet away); The Rotary Club of Chicago (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Also see . . . Harris and Selwyn Theaters (Wikipedia).

"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 and Edgar Selwyn. They were designated a Chicago Landmark on March 31, 1983. They have been redesigned by the Goodman Theatre, which is located in them."

(Submitted on September 3, 2021.)

Harris and Selwyn Theaters and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 28, 2021

2. Harris and Selwyn Theaters and Marker

The marker is visible here in the space between the two theaters.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.