The Harper Theater - Detroit, Michigan
N 42° 24.246 W 082° 57.962
17T E 338209 N 4696516
It was built in 1939 for the Wisper and Westman circuit as the Harper Theatre. It was built for about $290,000 and was designed in Art Moderne style by Charles N. Agree.
Waymark Code: WMPNAJ
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 09/25/2015
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There is an 80-foot (24 m) vertical sign on the front of the theatre that spells out "HARPOS," adapting the old Harper Theater sign. There are murals in the lobby and auditorium by Thomas di Lorenzo.
It was converted into a nightclub in the 1970’s, and currently is home to Harpos Concert Theatre, the premier venue for heavy-metal and industrial rock bands in Detroit.
Style: Art Deco
Structure Type: Culture/Entertainment
Architect: Charles N. Agree
Date Built: 1939
Supporting references: Not listed
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