The Southtown Theater closed on Aug. 7, 1958, falling victim to what plagued other movie palaces of the era — shifting demographics after World War II, Sklenar said.

The former Southtown Theater, a South Side landmark since 1931 and at one time one of the city`s largest movie palaces, is up for sale. Carr`s Inc. operated a discount department store in the theat… ...

A family operation that built, owned, and managed more than 100 theaters in Chicago and beyond. Donate; Jewish Chicago ... An ad for the Balaban and Katz Southtown Theatre. (Center) The Balaban ...