"MCH" is the Michigan Cinema
History
series of caches
which are a
Dedication to the
local Creation or
Viewing and
Enjoyment of Cinema
over the years in
the area.
It's a companion
to the
"DCH" or Detroit
Cinema History
series of
Caches.
The Delux Theater, April 1949, showing
"Take Me Out to the Ball Game"
starring Frank Sinatra, Esther Williams, and Gene
Kelly
The Utica Delux opened in January of 1949. The theater seated 1000,
was completely air conditioned and had a sound proof nursery. It
was located at the corner of Van Dyke and Chapoton in Utica. After
closing its doors as a movie theater in the early 70s, the building
was renovated to become a restaurant. It would later be
converted into a Bingo Hall, and then later a Church Building,
which is still using the building today.
The church has, and is continuing to make many improvements in the
former Theater Building. Many of the original architectural
elements such as the round room used as a lobby and the soffited
ceiling in that room are still intact today. The original
caretakers apartment has been remodeled and is still in use as an
apartment.
The same building, note the three
windows
above where the Marquee used to
hang (2011).
Enjoy the hunt...as much as i've enjoyed the
hide.
Happy
Caching! :-)