New Masonic Building and Oriental Theater
- Also Known As: Ford Center for the Performing Arts
- Historically Known as: Iroquois Theater site
- Opened As: Oriental Theatre
- Address: 20 W Randolph St
- Neighborhood of The Chicago Loop in Chicago
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1903/12/30 | Kate Crane Gartz | Grieving Parent | Mary Dorothea Gartz and her younger sister Barbara, daughters of Mr and Mrs Gartz, die in the Iroquois Theatre fire along with their governess Adelaid Guthardt and her daughter Libby. | Iroquois Theatre Fire | ||
| 1903/12/30 | Samuel Fallows | Rescuer | Samuel Fallows, who had been walking down Randolph St, assist in the rescue of Iroquois Theatre Fire victims. | Iroquois Theatre Fire | ||
| 1903/12/30 | Edith Norton Woodward | Survivor | Edith Norton Woodward escapes the Iroquois Theatre Fire. | Iroquois Theatre Fire | ||
| 1926/00/00 | Rapp and Rapp | Architect | New Masonic Building and Oriental Theater is built. | |||
| 1934/10/00 | Judy Garland | Performer | Gumm Sisters play the Oriental Theatre. |
| Particulars for New Masonic Building and Oriental Theater: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Architectural Style | Art Deco |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Area of Significance | Business |
| Historic Use | Clubhouse |
| Area of Significance | Entertainment - Recreation |
| Criteria | Historic Event |
| Architectural Style | Late Gothic Revival |
| Level of Significance | National |
| Owner | Private |
| Sight Category | Site |
| Area of Significance | Theatre |
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