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Renovated Historic Theater Building

5757 N Ridge Ave Chicago, IL 60660

5757 N Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL, 60660
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Renovated two-story brick theater building with a two-story atrium, skylit gallery, freight elevator, and rear drive-in door.

Days on Market105

Property Features for 5757 N Ridge Ave

General Information

Standard status
Pending
Property subtype
Office, Mixed Use, Land, Special Purpose
Listing agency Imperial Realty Company
Listed by Theron May · License #IL 471.019986
Source Crexi
Added: Apr 10 Updated: Jul 22 at 10:58PM Checked: Jul 22 at 10:58PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The Edgewater Theater Building at 5757 N Ridge Avenue is a renovated historic brick theater originally built in 1918 as a silent movie theater for Charlie Chaplin. The building spans two floors and includes a grand, two-story atrium entrance, an expansive gallery with an arched truss roof and more than 40 central skylights, and a custom-designed open steel stairway. Additional improvements include an extensive radiant heating system and a large freight elevator with a 6,000 lb capacity. A versatile rear drive-in door supports flexible access to the rear area.

Ridge Avenue (US Rt. 14) serves as a major thoroughfare connecting Lake Shore Drive to the Edens Expressway (I-94), with over 40,000 vehicles per day. The property sits at the border of Andersonville, Edgewater, and Magnolia Glen, and is one block from Nicholas Senn High School.

For buyers seeking a distinctive entertainment and event-focused venue, the building’s renovation, skylit gallery volume, and freight-capable elevator provide a strong foundation for a wide range of operational layouts.

Key Highlights

  • Renovated 1918 brick theater building with about 12,000 SF across two floors
  • Grand two‑story atrium entrance plus expansive gallery with arched truss roof and 40+ central skylights
  • Large freight elevator with 6,000 lb capacity

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Feed The Good Wolf Gym & Fitness Center Corpore Sano Massage Alternative Medicine Practice PXM Fitness Center Gym & Fitness Center

Suggested Use

Law Firm Catering Service Home Appliance Store Tattoo & Piercing Shop Cosmetic Store Barber Shop Nursing Home (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Tanning Salon

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Theater & concert hall - Renovated two-story brick theater building with a two-story atrium, skylit gallery, freight elevator, and rear drive-in door.
Where is this theater & concert hall located?
The property is located at 5757 N Ridge Ave Chicago, IL.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Renovated 1918 brick theater building with about 12,000 SF across two floors; Grand two‑story atrium entrance plus expansive gallery with arched truss roof and 40+ central skylights; Large freight elevator with 6,000 lb capacity
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(773) 736-6461 Call to check price and availability
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