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The silhouettes of Harpo and Groucho Marx in front of the historic Rubens Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, Illinois at night.

This architectural masterpiece opened its doors in 1926 during the Golden Age of movie palaces showing silent films and vaudeville acts. The theatre was built to be a "Palace for the People."

The city of Joliet was at its peak as an industrial iron and steel town during the 1920s. Making it one of the most influential towns along the Illinois and Michigan Canal.

These Corten steel silhouettes reflect the industrial character of the region while giving the nod to the theatre that became the centerpiece for Joliet's downtown.

Copyright 2022 Susan Rissi Tregoning

I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...