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February 13, 1932
Motion Picture Herald
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ways than can be had in steel fire escape construction.
The organ screens at the front of the auditorium are designed in large scale exedra type and have been beautifully decorated in gold. Behind these exedras are stairways leading to the mezzanine foyer level, all of which have been adorned with sculpture and ornamental detail and illuminated in various tones of color.
A large orchestra pit has been provided. It spans the full width of the proscenium arch, which has an opening of 65 feet. A fully equipped stage with preparatory rooms, dressing rooms and all other incidental features necessary, have been provided.
The auditorium is of a semi-atmospheric type, but through the arrangement of lighting effects, the whole style can be changed to full atmospheric, semi-atmospheric, or to that of an elegantly decorated room. Large monumental arches at the sides enclose interesting details in Italian and Spanish patterns, though they are somewhat modern in interpretation. Statuary, flowers, ornamental iron work, etc., play an important part in giving the whole room touches of color, while the lighting system permits many changes in the color scheme.
On the main floor and also on the mezzanine foyer level, are a children's playrooms, men's and women's lounges, cosmetic rooms, and other special rooms for the use of patrons. These rooms in many theatres are found in the basement, in connection Avith a large general lounging room, but in
this particular theatre nothing has been put into the basement other than the boiler room and cooling machinery.
Indicative items of material and equipment in the Southtown are mosaic and faience tile, by Ravenswood Tile Company, Chicago; terra cotta by the Northwestern Terra Cotta Company, Chicago; metal windows and partitions by Knisely, Chi{Continued on page 58)
Almost the full expanse of the double main floor foyer is shown in the upper picture. The forward room is rectangular, while the further one is octagonal, linked as a unit.
The lower view shows the playroom, where the children have plenty of toys to play with under supervision. This room is reached from both the lobby and the foyer directly.