by Ronald Paul Larson
It is not often that one stumbles upon a ruin of historic and cultural value in Kenosha. But, that is what happened to me last year when I took my first tour of the Kenosha Theatre at 5913-6th Ave. It was a mind-blowing experience. As I climbed a large curving staircase, ornate columns and faux castle walls came into view revealing a second floor lobby. The grandeur of the scene, combined with the crumbling plaster and peeling paint reminded me of a sunken luxury liner. It was like diving on the Titanic. The detail of the work was exquisite. For example, lights were laid out in the ceiling in the main auditorium by members of the U.W. Madison astronomy department in such a way as to mimic the summer night sky above Spain. Continue reading →
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