Apollo's 2000: A Family's Mission to Landmark a Little Village Icon
July 15, 2024
Apollo’s 2000 in Little Village became a Chicago Landmark in April. The former Marshall Square Theatre opened in 1917 and has remained an important fixture in the vibrant Mexican-American community. For the past 35 years, the Galindo family has owned and operated the event venue and concert hall. They even led the process to designate the Beaux Arts building as a local landmark. Here, they offer insight and tips on the owner-led landmarking process and share stories on how much the historic building means to their family.
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