The romantic Ivanhoe Theater was located at 3000 N. Clark Street in Chicago. It was also known as Ivanhoe Castle (or Building) and contained the Ivanhoe Restaurant as well. The restaurant and bar portion was in operation from 1920 – 1975. It began as a speakeasy in the 1920s.The theater was added in 1966. In the late 1960s and 1970s they presented such notable actors as Sandy Dennis, Christopher Walken, James Broderick, Ellen Burstyn, and many others. In the 1980s the Ivanhoe ran productions of many local theater companies, such as the Steppenwolf, Victory Gardens with hits such as Prelude to a Kiss and the God of Isaac. The Ivanhoe is now a Binny’s liquor store.
On this postcard below, the Ivanhoe was called the Seventh Wonder of Chicago with all the romance of medieval ages captured in this picturesque cafe. Dining – Dancing – Entertainment in the enchanted forest. Thrills in the weird catacombs, 300 feet below. King Richard’s Playhouse. Friar Tuck’s Cellerage. The Black Knight’s Inn. 7 Distinctive Bars. “A Luxury You Can Afford.” The romantic Ivanhoe. GRAceland 2771. 3000 N. Clark St. Chicago
Very interesting. I have heard of the Ivanhoe Theatre but never saw the building. Where did you get the postcard?
Thanks Suzette. I got the postcard the last time we were in LaGrange at the Jackson Square Antique Mall.