Congress Theater

The renovation, described as "really, really complicated" is expected to take about 1½ years.

Inside is an address book, a rosary, two tubes of lipstick, a pen, a Kelvyn Park pin and more.

Eric Nordstrom of Urban Remains discovered the Red Hots, Junior Mints and other candy containers.

Urban archaeologist Eric Nordstrom took detailed snaps of the old movie palace.

When Eric Nordstrom journeyed inside the old theater, he found forgotten newspapers, tools and more.

The development team also revealed plans for a one-story addition to the theater and a new rooftop deck.

We took historic photos in Logan Square and captured them as they are today.    

We revisited historic Milwaukee Avenue photos in Logan Square and captured them as they are today.  

We took historic Milwaukee Avenue photos in Logan Square and captured them as they are today.  

An ode to the Kanye West/Taylor Swift feud is one of many rotating pieces along the Milwaukee Corridor.

Some tenants struck a deal to relocate Tuesday, but more remain before an April 1 eviction takes effect.

Ald. Joe Moreno will host a public Congress Theater tour Saturday, Jan. 24 from 1 to 4 p.m.

The Congress Theater was on display Saturday, shabby seats, peeling paint and all.

After years of turmoil, the theater is set for a major renovation project, according to Ald. Joe Moreno.

The restaurant isn't closed, but hasn't yet scheduled a follow-up with the health department, city says.