Description
The Calumet Theatre is a two-story Renaissance revival structure constructed from yellowish-brown brick. The building sits on a Jacobsville sandstone foundation, and has a copper roof with copper cornices. A porte-cochere covers one entrance, and a clock tower originally rising to include a bell) stands nearby. An illuminated marquee is at the Sixth Street entrance.
The theatre itself holds 1200 seats and features 5 fantastic murals on the proscenium arch.
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