CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Theatre is celebrating its 100th anniversary Tuesday.
The marquee and the six-story-high sign have become Chicago landmarks and tourists often stop by to take photos.
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The theater first opened as a dazzling movie palace that was part of the Balaban & Katz theater empire.
Silent films were shown along with full orchestras performing during the features.
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The theatre was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 and was listed as a Chicago Landmark in 1983,
Mayor Lori Lightfoot signed a proclamation declaring Tuesday "Chicago Theatre Day."