Auditorium ceiling detail shot

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Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Front entrance detail shot

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A detailed look at the curved wood paneled walls on the main floor

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The theater was the brainchild of Mrs. Dodge Wilson, who traveled through Europe with her architect seeking the greatest theaters for inspiration. Her aim was to provide downtown Detroit with a theater in the same league as those in London.

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Auditorium ceiling detail

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Auditorium ceiling detail

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Auditorium ceiling detail

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Auditorium ceiling detail

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A detail shot from inside the main lobby

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A view at one of the four chandeliers inside the auditorium

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Chandelier detail shot

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Detroit's cool(ness) is being kept inside this vault at Music Hall

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Front facade detail

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Music Hall sign on rooftop

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Music Hall is significant as one of the best examples of early Art Deco architecture in Detroit. All of the theater's architectural sculpture was designed and executed by Corrado Parducci

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The façade is strictly Art Deco, complete with multicolored terra cotta.

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Music Hall marquee

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Marquee detail

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Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org