Ernest Harris+FollowWhat’s next for Chatham’s iconic theater?Cinema Chatham Studio, a South Side landmark with deep roots in Chicago’s Black community, just sold at auction for $1.15 million after sitting empty for nearly two years. The big question: will it ever reopen as a movie theater, or will the space be transformed into something entirely new? With only two movie theaters left on the South Side, this sale hits home for local film lovers. The building’s luxury seating and entertainment areas are still intact, but the kitchen is stripped. What would you like to see in this space—another theater, a community hub, or something else? #Business #Chatham #Chicago00Share
derek12+FollowChatham’s old movie theater could spark a comebackThe former Cinema Chatham building—one of the South Side’s last movie theaters—is up for auction, and neighbors are buzzing about what could come next. This spot, closed since 2024, sits on a huge lot and could be transformed into anything from a new arts hub to a community event space. Local leaders are pushing for more entertainment options, hoping the new owner will fill the cultural gap left behind. With other shuttered spaces in the area getting new life, what would you love to see in this iconic Chatham building? Let’s hear your ideas! #Business #Chatham #SouthSideChicago00Share
