The first incarnation of the Balaban and Katz corporation appeared in 1916 in Chicago by A.J. Balaban, Barney Balaban, Sam Katz and Morris Katz. It held its first meeting as a Delaware corporation on January 21, 1925. The company was officially dissolved as an Illinois corporation on July 31, 1970. B & K is responsible for the creation of the Uptown Theatre and the Chicago Theatre, designed by architechts Rapp and Rapp. 1916 (MCMXVI) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Chicago (officially named the City of Chicago) is the third largest city in the United States (after New York City and Los Angeles), with an official population of 2,896,016, as of the 2000 census. ... Samuel (Sam) Michael Katz, OM , BA (born Rehovot, Israel, 1951) is the 42nd mayor of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. ... Official language(s) None Capital Dover Largest city Wilmington Area Ranked 49th - Total 2,491 sq. ... January 21 is the 21st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Official language(s) English Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Area Ranked 25th - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²) - Width 210 miles (340 km) - Length 390 miles (629 km) - % water 4. ... July 31 is the 212th day (213th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 153 days remaining. ... The Chicago Theatre The Chicago Theatre is a famous theater landmark in the city of Chicago, Illinois. ... The architectural firm Rapp and Rapp was active in Chicago during the early 20th century. ...
The history of the company is being researched and protected by a newly created organization entitled Balaban and Katz Historical Foundation.
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