A rendering of the Columbia's auditorium, showing stage, proscenium arch and balcony

From the Sept. 17, 1911, edition of The Detroit News

A map showing the alley-jumping Columbia Theatre. The auditorium was completely surrounded by alleys on all four sides.

From the Feb. 12, 1911, edition of The Detroit News Tribune

Detroit, MI - An article/image from the Jan. 22, 1911 issue of the Detroit Free Press

From the Detroit Free Press archives