Photo: Gutted Esquire Theater in Gold Coast

We snapped this shot of the interior construction at the old Esquire Theater on Oak Street in the Gold Coast neighborhood yesterday.

Interior construction at the Esquire Theater building Gold Coast: Photo Eric Rojas, Realtor and Broker

Prime real estate, the property was subject to some preservation controversy surrounding it's facade and trademark signage.

Esquire facade looking east down Oak Street

We took this photo below last year when demolition began...one our favorite shots of 2010.

"Now Playing" at Esquire.  Photo Bob DePalma, Realtor and Broker

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PHOTO! Gold Coast Esquire Theater construction update

Photo by Bob "Gold Coast" DePalma, Real Estate Broker

Bob snapped this construction photo above today of the new look, new use Esquire Theater building on Oak Street in Chicago's Gold Coast.

Past Esquire construction photos and updates on the blog HERE

Now playing at Esquire Theater in Gold Coast

It appears a certain construction crew has a good sense of humor (depending on what side of the Esquire Theatre debate you are on).

 

 Read more at the ArchitectureChicago Plus blog about the Esquire Theater on Oak Street in the Gold Coast.

Photos from late August by Robert DePalma and Eric Rojas, Real Estate Brokers.

Esquire, Starbucks and a new Lanvin boutique...ou la la!

New retail is progressing at this famous Oak and Rush Street location in Gold Coast.

The much anticipated new Starbucks concept at 1003 N Rush...serving wine!

Lanvin on Oak Street

The major gut renovation of Esquire Theater continues (along with occasional traffic woes)

 

 

More Gold Coast posts HERE