Harpos
Address:
14238 Harper Avenue
City:
Detroit
Region:
Michigan
Country:
USA
Postal Code:
48213
Opened:
1980
Capacity:
2,000
Web Site:
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Opened in 1939, for the Wisper and Westman circuit, the Harper Theatre was designed by Charles N. Agree in Art Moderne style. The theater was complete with an 80-foot vertical sign spelling out the theater's name. The Harper cost about $290,000 to build, and was at the time one of the most modern-looking theaters to open in Detroit. It also featured murals in the lobby and auditorium by Thomas di Lorenzo. It was converted into a nightclub in the 70s, and currently is home to Harpos Concert Theatre, the premier venue for heavy-metal and industrial rock bands in Detroit.
