Uptown Theatre (Milwaukee)

The Uptown Theatre was a historic movie palace located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Opened in 1928, it was one of several grand movie theaters built during the golden age of cinema. Designed by renowned theater architects Rapp and Rapp, the Uptown boasted a lavish interior featuring ornate plasterwork, grand chandeliers, and a Wurlitzer organ.

The theater primarily screened first-run films and hosted live performances. It served as a significant entertainment venue for the north side of Milwaukee for several decades.

Over time, the Uptown Theatre faced declining attendance and financial difficulties. It closed in the early 1990s and subsequently fell into disrepair. Despite various proposals for its restoration and reuse, the theater was eventually demolished in 2000. The site is now a parking lot. While the building is gone, the Uptown Theatre remains a significant part of Milwaukee's architectural and entertainment history.