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Quo
Vadis Entertainment Center Demolition
7420
Wayne Road • Westland, MI • April 8, 2011 |
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The Quo Vadis
Entertainment Center was the fruit of Martin and Charlie Shafer's
hard work and determination to build a movie palace.
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BY JASON RZUCIDLO / ©AMERICAJR.com
The structure was designed by Minoru Yamasaki, most well known
for designing the World Trade Centers, destroyed in the terrorist
attacks of 9/11.
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BY JASON RZUCIDLO / ©AMERICAJR.com
The
Quo Vadis Entertainment Center opened in 1966.
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BY JASON RZUCIDLO / ©AMERICAJR.com
Its
outside featured a very Modernistic appearance while its interior
once featured a very Romanistic design.
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BY JASON RZUCIDLO / ©AMERICAJR.com
The
Quo Vadis was often regarded as a Movie Palace for its plush environment
and cocktail lounge.
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BY JASON RZUCIDLO / ©AMERICAJR.com
It
was one of the first cinemas to offer cocktail drinks to its patrons
and was well known for its "Over 21 Club" cocktail lounge
on the second floor.
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