Clawson in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Clawson Theatre

Downtown Clawson History Walk

Photographed By Joel Seewald, December 3, 2022

1. Clawson Theatre Marker

Inscription.
Built by Mr. Belinski and Mr. Fishman, the theater opened in 1940 and operated here until 1957.

The photo at left shows the theater in 1948. During the 1940's, the theater featured "dish night", when for the price of admission, each patron received a piece of china. Women, especially when eager to complete their discounted china sets were regular moviegoers for that reason. Some patrons recall the resounding crashes at the end of the feature, when movie watchers, caught up in the story, forgot they were holding a piece of china in their laps.

The photo at left shows the theater in 1957. At right is employee Hannah Rock. She and her two sisters worked at the theater during the 1940's. They were responsible for making their own uniforms from cloth the theater provided.

Erected 2014 by Clawson Historical Museum and Clawson Main Street DDA.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.

Location. 42° 32.015′ N, 83° 8.91′ W. Marker is in Clawson, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker is on West 14 Mile Road, 0.1 miles west of Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 West 14 Mile Road, Clawson MI 48017, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

distance of this marker. Ambassador Roller Rink (a few steps from this marker); First City Hall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Evolution of a Corner, 1860-1940 (about 500 feet away); Evolution of a Corner, 1900-1940 (about 500 feet away); The Interurban 1899-1931 (about 500 feet away); Interurban Railroads in Michigan 1899-1931 (about 600 feet away); Snapshot of Clawson, 1920s (about 600 feet away); 20th Century Progress (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clawson.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, December 3, 2022

2. Clawson Theatre Marker

Marker is at the far left of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.