Congress Theater, Chicago

Name: Congress Theater
Address: 2135 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, 60647-4014, United States
Telephone: +1 773-360-8162

#144 among attractions in Chicago

Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts

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Facts and practical information

The Congress Theater is a historic movie palace in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago. Fridstein and Company designed it in 1926 for the movie theater operator Lubliner and Trinz. It features ornate exterior and interior design work in a combination of the Classical Revival and Italian Renaissance styles. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 41°55'13"N, 87°41'32"W

Address

2135 N Milwaukee AveNorth Side (Logan Square)Chicago 60647-4014 United States

Contact

+1 773-360-8162

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Day trips

Congress Theater – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Double Door, Humboldt Park, Constellation Jazz Club, Statue of Leif Erikson.

1.1 miSE
Nightlife, Dancing
Double Door, Chicago
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1.2 miSW
Park
Humboldt Park, Chicago
30 min walk • Humboldt Park, a verdant oasis nestled in the vibrant city of Chicago, is a sprawling 207-acre park that serves as a community hub and an urban retreat for both locals and visitors alike. Established in the 1860s and designed by Jens Jensen, a renowned landscape...
1.3 miN
Dancing, Nightlife
Constellation Jazz Club, Chicago
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1.1 miSW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Leif Erikson, Chicago
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1.1 miSW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Alexander von Humboldt, Chicago
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1.2 miSE
Park, Neighbourhood, Garden
Wicker Park, Chicago
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1.4 miSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture, Chicago
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0.6 miE
Church
St. Hedwig's Church, Chicago
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1.1 miSE
Museum, Art gallery, Bars and clubs
Flat Iron Building, Chicago
27 min walk • The Flat Iron Building is located in the Wicker Park district of West Town, Chicago, Illinois. The building is located at the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue, North Avenue, and Damen Avenue. Since the 1980s, it has served as an artists colony, and features visual artists and musicians of all disciplines.
1.1 miE
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
St. Mary of the Angels, Chicago
28 min walk • Saint Mary of the Angels is a historic church of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. Located at 1850 North Hermitage Avenue in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood, it is an example of the Polish Cathedral style of churches. Along with St. Stanislaus Kostka, St. Hyacinth Basilica, St. Hedwig, St.
0.7 miSW
Park
Bloomingdale Trail, Chicago
17 min walk • The Bloomingdale Trail is a 2.7-mile elevated rail trail running east–west on the northwest side of Chicago. It is the longest greenway project of a former rail line in the United States, and the second longest in the world, after the Promenade plantee rail trail in Paris.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Congress Theater?

Nearby attractions include Fireside Bowl, Chicago (10 min walk), St. Hedwig's Church, Chicago (16 min walk), Bloomingdale Trail, Chicago (17 min walk), Covenant Presbyterian Church, Chicago (19 min walk).

How to get to Congress Theater by public transport?

The nearest stations to Congress Theater:

Bus

Milwaukee & Francis • Lines: 56 (2 min walk)

Metro

California • Lines: Blue (8 min walk)
Western • Lines: Blue (11 min walk)