The Comique's illuminated facade in 1914

Photo from the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library

A parade of Detroiters and elephants walk past the Comique in this undated photo.

Photo from unknown source

The Comique in 1909

Photo from the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library

The Comique in 1909

Photo from the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library

A grainy but rare photo of the original layout of the Crystal Theater, included here because it is the only known image of the space, which lasted for only three years.

Image from Sept. 19, 1905, edition of the Detroit Free Press