Designed by the architectural firm of Holabird and Roche, the theater was notable for its incorporation of elements of the Greek Revival style.

The theater featured ornate interior design common of the movie palaces of its era.

In the 1970s, the theater focused mostly on the action and horror films popular at the time, with the occasional blockbuster, such as the house-record breaking run of Jaws.

From the 1950s until its closing, the theater featured an elaborate marquee, which wrapped around the building's curved corner entrance.

This marquee can be seen in many films including The Blues Brothers, Adventures in Babysitting, and Ferris Bueller's Day Off.