Quo Vadis Entertainment Center
Quo Vadis Entertainment Center | |
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Alternative names | Penthouse Theater |
General information | |
Location | Westland, Michigan |
Address | 7420 North Wayne Rd |
Opened | 1966 |
Closed | 2002 |
Demolished | 2011 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Minoru Yamasaki |
The Quo Vadis Entertainment Center (also known as the Quo Vadis or the Penthouse Theater) was a movie theater in Westland, Michigan. Opened in 1966, it closed in 2002 and then remained vacant until it was demolished in 2011. It was noted for its modernist exterior designed by architect Minoru Yamasaki, as well as for being one of the first cinemas to offer cocktail drinks.
History
The Quo Vadis Entertainment Center was the fruit of Martin and Charlie Shafer's hard work and determination to build a movie palace. The structure was designed by
National Amusements purchased the property in 1986 and was still the owner as of October 2010. Despite attempts by local groups to preserve the building,[1] demolition began in March 2011 and was completed by June 2011.
References
- ^ ProQuest 436992304.
- ^ "Algiers Drive-In". Cinema Treasures. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ^ "Quo Vadis Theatre". Water Winter Wonderland. Retrieved 17 December 2021.