The building underwent an extensive restoration which took place under the control of Detroit-based architectural design firm, Albert Kahn Associates, Inc.

When it opened, the Capitol was reportedly the fifth largest movie theater in the world, seating about 3,500 people.

[2] During the first few decades of its history the theater presented feature films along with live entertainment including artists such as jazz legends Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington.

[4][note 1] The theater closed in 1978 after surviving several years exhibiting second-run and soft-core porn films.

The reopening in 1996 was celebrated with a gala event featuring Luciano Pavarotti and other noted artists.