Catlow Theatre
112--116 W. Main St., Barrington, Illinois
Listed as on of the top ten theaters in the United States
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Overview Looking Northwest
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in December 2015
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Coordinates:
+42.15437, -88.1365842°09'16" N, 88°08'12" W
Quadrangle map:Barrington
Description
Tudor Revival/Jacobean-inspired theater opened on May 28th, 1927. It was designed by the Chicago architectural firm of Betts & Holcomb. The interior was designed by renowned sculptor & designer, Alfonso Iannelli. A Kimball theater organ Was installed in the theatre in 1927 but is no longer extant.
The Catlow was named one of the ten best theaters in the United States by American Way magazine.
National Register information
- Status
- Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on August 21, 1989
- Reference number
- 89001112
- Architectural style
- Late 19th and 20th Century Revival: Tudor Revival
- Areas of significance
- Engineering; Architecture
- Level of significance
- Local
- Evaluation criteria
- A - Event; C - Design/Construction
- Property type
- Building
- Historic functions
- Restaurant; Theater; Specialty store
- Current functions
- Theater; Specialty store; Restaurant
- Period of significance
- 1925-1949
Update Log
- December 20, 2015: Updated by J.R. Manning: Updated Status, Added Description and Added Photos
- December 27, 2011: New Street View added by Bill Eichelberger