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. flotv -AvaiiaLie to thc Commcrcial Film Industry
"'^^^^^^^ THE FAMOUS SCENIC STUDIOS
of tke
CHICAGO CITY OPERA COMPANY
ere U an unusual opportunity. The world-famous srenic studios and shops of the Chicago Opera Company are now available on a rental basis to the commercial film industry. Within the walls of this specially-designed theatrical service structure are three studios, two of them of 80-foot length with ceilings at 66 an<l 44-foot heights, respectively. Convenient platforms, grids and skylights offer easy access to production. Extensive storage and workroom facilities and complete up-to-date mechanical facilities for costume and scenery making, include splendidly equippe<l woodworking, sheet metal, paint-spraying, and armor shops.
Built for handling of large theatrical properties and sets as well as construction, the Opera Studios have truck entrances on two streets, extra-size elevators and large receiving platforms. Office facilities within the building are light and modern, with convenient access to all studios and workshops. A large number of existent "flats" and stage settings may be utilized in production by arrangement.
THESE STUDIOS AND WORKROOMS ARE AVAILABLE:
Studio : 66' high x 80' long ;
^eroiid floor.
Siuilio: 44' high \ 80' long;
ground floor.
Studio: 44' high x 65' long;
ground floor.
-4il have ready access to tvorkroorns and storage as welt as receiving facilities.
Costume Shop: with full sewing equipment.
Paint-Spraying: latest mechanical equipment.
Woodtcorking Shop: all equipment necessary for stage carpentrv. scenery & set building. Sheet Metal Shop: all modern equipment is installed here also.
Armor Shop: completely equipped for your use. Storage Facilities: ample for sets and props, etc. Office Facilities: modern offices available close to production studios.
And many other physical advantages for production.
Sixty.six ft. from floor to skylight : this magnificent studio will accommodate the largest type of settings tvith ease. Below: A complete Chicago suhtvay station is seen as it teas recently constructed in this huge studio by local traction engineers
Address all ifUjuiries to the office of the President^ J. C, Thompson,
20 NORTH WACKER DRIVE
THE CIVIC OPERA BUILDING • CHICAGO (IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CHICAGO CITY OPERA COMPANY)
A street view of the immense Opera studio building just south of Chicagtt's Loop Business district at 26th Street. Large truck entrances are shotvn.
Painters at work spraying scenery in one of the Opera studios. Mechanical equipment is of the latest type, especially adapted for set and scenery prinlurtitni.
\f oodtvorking machines of every description necessary for complete set production are part of the permanent equipment of the Opera W oodworking Shop shown beloa-.
The sheetmetal facilities in the Opera studios complete metal working shop include every useful type of equipment, thus affording unusual economies.