A corporation which built a chain of movie palaces in Chicago in the 1920s, designed by architects Rapp and Rapp. 1. America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places 1996: Uptown Theater - Learn more on the efforts of the National Trust for Historic Preservation to save this eight-story building including details on the history, threats and solution. 2. Balaban and Katz Historical Foundation - Explores the contribution of the Balaban and Katz theater corporation to Chicago's cultural heritage. 3. Compass Rose: Uptown Theatre - This ornate theatre in Chicago was built in 1925 as part of the Balaban and Katz chain of movie palaces. An illustrated history and description, plus plea and petition for its restoration. 4. The Uptown Theatre - History of the landmark building in Chicago which opened in 1921, designed by architects Rapp and Rapp for the Balaban and Katz Corporation

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