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About The Mercury Theater


The Mecury Theater Timeline

1913:
The building opened as "The Blane." It was a nickelodeon which showed silent movies.

1920:
The building became a carpet cleaning factory until 1947.

1947:
The property was purchased by the DeKoven Family and housed a variety of businesses until 1994.

1994:
The building was purchased by Michael Cullen and Joe Carlucci and now houses The Mercury Theater, Cullen's Bar & Grill, and Strega Nona.



Strega Nona opened in 1995

Cullen's Bar & Grill opens February 25, 1996

The Mercury Theater opens February 14, 1996 with the production of POPE JOAN

The Mercury Theater is a mid-size house seating 300 and is available for theater rental needs. For further information, please call (312) 325-1105.


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