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Michigan Theater, a historic beauty in Ann Arbor, Michigan

The Michigan Theater is a lovely historic theater in Ann Arbor on Liberty near State Street which has been remarkably preserved and continues to get the support of the Ann Arbor community, while it provides a lovely glimpse into the past and what the theater experience used to be for moviegoers. The organ playing was the norm in the old days and she is a beauty from the outside as well as the interior!

If you love the architecture of glorious buildings, look at the detail from the exterior of the building. I am keeping the photo large so you can see the beauty in true form. Michigan Theater

If you would like to be a supporting member I would encourage you buy the CD which is available at Border's Stores throughout Ann Arbor. It is a great CD of live performances artists who came to town and played live. Great gift - great CD! The profit goes to support the Michigan Theater; how great is that?

Wonderful music for a beautiful landmark in our town!

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This might give you a glimpse into why the Michigan Theater is so special. The organ being played before a film. What a treat!

Posted by Karen Moorhead Ann Arbor Area Real Estate on 12/02/2008 12:05 PM

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7 Comments on Michigan Theater, a historic beauty in Ann Arbor, Michigan

DEC

2008

Hi Karen! GREAT Localism post! I love the detail of the building--it just reminds me of the downtown areas from my childhood.

You should also post this to the new group, Local History! Here's the link: http://activerain.com/groups/LocalHistory

Deb, Thank you! I didn't even know about this group. Wow, I have a lot to add for this topic. There are always so many wonderful additions to Active Rain and where you can post something.

Hi Karen! You didn't know about it because I JUST created it and, as a matter of fact, haven't announced it yet! You'll be one of the original members!

Debe in Charlotte

Out of all the architecture types in the world, I think theaters are my favorite, followed very closely by the older churches.

DEC

2008

Karen: This is just too cool for words. Having an actual organ in a movie theater is a touch that we don't see much... if ever. I remember growing up in Cleveland, and several of the downtown theaters had them... and then I lived in Richmond, VA for a few years in the early 90's... and they had a theatre there, too, that featured an old-timey organ. Their organ was on a rising small stage, and actually rose, and then the stage would rotate 360 degrees during the pre-movie playing. I miss that. Thanks for sharing.