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Alger Theater

2002 Photo from the Adam Martin collection

16451 E Warren Ave
Detroit MI 48224

	Record #4159
Opened: 1935 Closed: 1985 Current Use: Demolished:	Capacity: 825 seats Architect(s): Architectural Style(s): National Register: Current Organ: none
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The Alger was opened by the United Detroit circuit in August 1935 and was later part of Wisper & Wetsman's chain and then Suburban Detroit Theaters. The theater was remodeled in 1971 and again in 1977, when a stage was added.

It reopened in October 1978 as a live theater and hosted shows with the likes of the Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller orchestras, but returned to full-time movies before closing again in 1983.

With another set of new owners, the Alger reopened again, showing films until a riot broke out during a showing of "Friday the 13th Part 5". Patrons reportedly trashed the theater and someone started a fire on the stage the next night.

The Alger was eventually purchased in 1987 by a group called "Friends of the Alger" and occasionally hosted live performances.

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Last updated 2004-11-28.

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