1940 Aragon Ballroom Chicago

Description

The enormous and extravagantly decorated Aragon Ballroom opened in 1926 in the heart of Chicago’s booming Uptown district, designed to silence those who criticized the city’s common place dance halls as unhealthy, immoral venues for the seduction of women, and the practice of prostitution. Thousands of eager dancers attended the opening event. Build to hold 8,000 people. Weekly attendance topped 18,000 during the 20’s 30’s and 40’s. Regular dance schedules at the Aragon ended 9 February 1964, after several years of sagging attendance. The enormous ballroom simply could not compete against the rise of television, the younger generation’s concentration on family-building, and the decline of the Uptown neighborhood. Since then, the Aragon has hosted a wide variety of events, including wrestling matches, roller skating, rock concerts, and even a couple of disco nights. Today, it is used primarily for concerts and occasional dances. Pictures are an important part of the description if you have any concerns please ask prior to purchase. It has a crease in the middle.