Transformation begins on the Aragon Ballroom for filming of scenes for Public Enemies as crews move in transforming the entrance to look like early 1900 as seen in the picture. Looks like the crew be there through to the end of the week. Uptown's Aragon Ballroom was built by brothers Andrew and William Karzas in 1926 in the heart of Chicago's Uptown district. The Aragon was built by brothers Andrew and William Karzas, who had made their early fortunes in nickelodeons and movie theaters alas dance schedules at the Aragon ended in 1964 today, it is used primarily for concerts.