On my way home from the Villa District in Irving Park on Friday, I passed through the Portage Park community area. I rode up (northwest) Milwaukee Ave from the Six Corners intersection of Irving Park Rd, Cicero and Milwaukee. As you look up the street, just before it bends, the Portage Theater is a striking sight. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to visit the interior of the theater on this visit, but I understand it's beautiful. It was built in 1920 and underwent several remodelling efforts until 2001 when it was closed down. It was restored and renovated and reopened in 2006. The interior was used extensively for filming of the upcoming movie Public Enemies.
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