W. C. Reebie and Brother Building
| W. C. Reebie and Brother Building | |
|---|---|
 Original facade, pre-demolition | |
Interactive map of the W. C. Reebie and Brother Building area | |
General information | |
Architectural style | Classical revival[1] |
| Location | 5035 N. Broadway, Chicago, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 41°58′25.77″N 87°39′33.54″W / 41.9738250°N 87.6593167°W |
Completed | 1911 |
| Demolished | 2024 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 5 |
| Floor area | 45,000 square feet (4,200 m2)[2] |
The W. C. Reebie and Brother Building is a building on Broadway in Chicago's Uptown community. Initially a contributing property to the West Argyle Street Historic District,[1][3] its was partially demolished in 2024 and redeveloped into an entertainment complex by TimeLine Theatre Company.[4]
History
The building was built in 1911 by William P. McEvoy & Co.[5] It originally served as a furniture storage warehouse for the W. C. Reebie and Brother Company.[6] In 1919, a rear addition was built, designed by George Kingsley.[6] In 2010, the building was sold to real estate investor John Thomas, and in 2013 it was sold to Cedar Street Companies.[7][8] In 2018, the building was purchased by TimeLine Theatre Company.[2] In 2019, TimeLine Theatre received $1.5 million in funding from the State of Illinois to convert the building into a theater.[9] In June 2021, TimeLine Theatre announced plans to demolish the building's historic facade and replace it with a glass and metal system.[10] The building reopened in 2026.[11]
References
- 1 2 "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: West Argyle Street Historic District (Boundary Increase)" (PDF). National Park Service. July 30, 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 18, 2020. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- 1 2 Jones, Chris (December 21, 2018). "Timeline Theatre buys a new home in Uptown". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on July 21, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ↑ West Argyle Street Historic District (PDF). Chicago Transit Authority (Report). July 2018. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 21, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ↑ Schell, Daniel (November 27, 2024). "Update On Demolition For TimeLine Theatre at 5035 North Broadway in Uptown". Chicago YIMBY. Retrieved April 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Building Permits". Chicago Tribune. October 3, 1911. p. 12.
- 1 2 "Warehouses". The Economist. September 27, 1919. p. 650. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ↑ Roeder, David (October 1, 2010). "Investor to pay $5.5 mil. for former Stone sites". Chicago Sun-Times. p. 12.
- ↑ Emmanuel, Adeshina (October 9, 2013). "Flats Chicago Acquires Another Uptown Building, in Argyle Street Area". DNAinfo. Archived from the original on July 21, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ↑ Di Nunzio, Miriam (June 10, 2019). "TimeLine Theatre receives $1.5 million to build new Chicago arts venue". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on July 21, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ↑ Ward, Joe (June 16, 2021). "TimeLine Theatre Pitches Plans To Move From Lakeview To Uptown, Renovate Warehouse Into Arts Center". Block Club Chicago. Archived from the original on July 21, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ↑ Esposito, Stefano (April 3, 2026). "In Uptown, TimeLine Theatre moves into its new home, nearly a decade in the making". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved April 24, 2026.