Lake Theater

Construction date: documented 1935*

Architect:

John C. Schneberger

Builder:

Avery Brundage

Style:

Art Deco

Historical Summary:

The Lake Theater was surveyed as part of the 2005 Downtown Oak Park Architectural Survey. It was noted in the survey as "significant." There have been various storefront remodelings. Decorative ornament includes a limestone facade with vertical rounded piers, horizontal stone insets at the parapet, and an illuminated marquee sign. The architect was John C. Schneberger of Thomas W. Lamb, Inc., a company from New York City. The Lake Theater is at 1022 Lake St. 1018 Lake, 1020 Lake, and 1026 Lake are retain stores that share the building.

Significant Owner(s):

Reliance Realty Corp.

Status of Historic Designation:

Not currently designated at national, state, or local level

Architectural Description:

This is a 1-story theater in the Art Deco style built in 1935. The building is rectangular in plan. The structural system is masonry. The foundation is stone. Exterior walls are stone. The building has a flat roof. Windows are , 1-light fixed.

* Date source: Village of Oak Park building permit archives.

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Located in:

1018-1026 Lake St Oak Park, Illinois USA

Lake Theater

Construction date: documented 1935*