Gem Theatre (Detroit)

Gem Theatre
Location between Century Theatre and Ford Field
Former namesLittle, Rivoli, Drury Lane Europa, Cinema, & Vanguard Playhouse
Location333 Madison Street
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Coordinates42°20′15.63″N 83°2′46.22″W / 42.3376750°N 83.0461722°W / 42.3376750; -83.0461722
OwnerForbes Hospitality
TypeWedding venue and general event venue, former movie theater
Seating typeTraditional row and aisle seating in balcony; cabaret tables at stage level
Capacity456
Construction
Opened1927
Closed1978
Reopened1991
Website
Gem Theatre
Century Building and Little Theatre
Former location in Parking Lot #2, left, of Comerica Park
Coordinates42°20′15″N 83°2′47″W / 42.33750°N 83.04639°W / 42.33750; -83.04639
AreaComerica Park
ArchitectGeorge D. Mason
Former location62 East Columbia Street
Detroit, Michigan 48201
Architectural styleRenaissance Revival, Spanish Revival
NRHP reference No.85000993
Added to NRHPMay 9, 1985

The Gem Theatre is a historic movie theater building located in Detroit, Michigan. Built in 1927, it shares a lobby with the older Century Theatre next door. The National Register of Historic Places listed both theatres together in 1985 and they were relocated in 1997 to prevent demolition. The Gem now serves as a wedding venue and location for other events.