Downtown Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Music Hall

Photographed by Pat Filippone, September 26, 2015

1. Music Hall Marker

Inscription. Originally called the Wilson Theatre, this building was completed in 1928 with funds provided by Matilda Wilson (Mrs. Alfred G.), William E. Kapp of Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, an architectural firm whose works dominated the city's skyline of the 1920's, designed this ArtDeco style edifice. Terra-cotta Greek masks adorn the exterior, and elaborate molded plaster and stenciling complement the interior. The Theatre's purpose of offering legitimate productions was initially fulfilled, but during the Depression its lights dimmed except for sporadic occasions. From 1946 to 1949, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra occupied the structure which was renamed Music Hall. Area residents came here in the 1950s and 1960s to see Cinerama and other films. Now the home of the Music Hall Center and the Michigan Opera Theatre, Music Hall is restored to its original use and appearance.

Erected 1978 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L467.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 42° 20.236′ N, 83° 2.765′ W. Marker is in

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Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Downtown Detroit. It is on Madison Street just west of Brush Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Detroit MI 48226, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: American Eagle (within shouting distance of this marker); Beatrice Buck's Paradise Valley Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Germantown / The Harmonie Club (about 400 feet away); On This Site Stood The Detroit College Of Law (about 800 feet away); Henry the Hatter (approx. 0.2 miles away); Edwin Denby Enlistment (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Mary's School (approx. 0.2 miles away); L.B. King and Company Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Detroit.

Photographed by Pat Filippone, September 26, 2015

2. Music Hall Marker

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, May 1, 2021

3. Music Hall

View of the Music Hall from across Madison Street

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2015, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. This page has been viewed 667 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 20, 2015, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. 3. submitted on May 1, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.