123 Comments for Grand Quarters Theater

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That would be a Strong Trouper follow spot.
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Like so much here in the Motor City. Once Grand, beautiful and exciting. Now just an abandoned ruin. So very sad. Great pics though and thank you for sharing a piece of history.
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That is hilarious Lucie. The very first thing that came to mind on this picture was circus music on that organ calliope thing they use in circuses!
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What a shame! The spotlight graveyard.
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I was looking past the records and Teddy too Mica, noticing the floor tiles! :) However, it is such a shame to see all those old records trashed on this once lovely floor.
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Love these looks into the past. Places where people stood hurriedly buying their tickets for the show. Wonder what the M and A stood for? maybe Mezzanine or Auditorium level ?!?! anyone?
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Very interesting info. on how they worked the lights. Great pic Motts!
Sounds like you could have something there wjbodin....makes a lot of sense to me.
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Love the old spotlight. On the top level near the arch is a lonely chair. I can see someone sitting there gazing into the arch thinking of days gone by.
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YES, LucieLou - that´s exactly it: CIRCUS and CLOWNS!
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Great angle on that lamp! The view couldn't be better. You can see all the switches and knobs. Amazing Catch!
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Yes, Mica, Im with you! The Red squiggles are a Happy touch. I don't don't why but it reminds me of the Circus and Clowns.
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Love the light streaking across the closed in arch.
Joan Crawford dancing here, thats interesting history.
flushed...You crack me up! :)
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Yes, indeed thank you so much - great set, concur;
and what a mess.
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yeah
and look at the floor - cream + burgundy - mosaic
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Ohhh dear - those wriggling squiggles have such a happy hopeful stage look.
Too bad.