Chicago Theatre Neon Marquee in Chicago, Illinois

by John Margolies

Enter the nostalgia-laden world of the Wind City through this Chicago Theatre Neon Marquee photograph print. Taken by legendary architectural historian and photographer John Margolies in 1980, this photograph reveals the luminous neon typeface and elegant French Baroque style of one of America’s most celebrated landmarks on State Street.

Noted for his documentation of the lively architecture of commercial America in the 20th century, Margolies brings the details, warm incandescent lighting, and retro appeal of this iconic landmark marquee to light. This is ideal for enthusiasts of mid-century Americana, theater buffs, vintage signs collectors, or people with a piece of Chicago in them.