Paramount Theater, Art deco movie theater in downtown Charlottesville, US.
The Paramount Theater features a Georgian facade with intricate decorations, chandeliers, and silk panels depicting colonial scenes throughout its grand interior spaces.
Rapp and Rapp architectural firm designed this 1,100-seat theater, which opened its doors on November 25, 1931, during the golden age of cinema.
The theater operates as a nonprofit organization presenting concerts, film screenings, theatrical performances, and educational programs for the Charlottesville community.
The renovated venue provides excellent sightlines, modern acoustics, ADA-compliant facilities, and free WiFi access for all guests attending performances.
After closing in 1974 due to downtown decline, local leaders purchased and transformed the building through a decade-long restoration completed in 2004.
Location: Charlottesville
Inception: 1931
Architects: Rapp and Rapp
Official opening: 1931
Capacity: 1100
Address: 215 E. Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Website: http://theparamount.net
GPS coordinates: 38.03090,-78.47990
Latest update: March 15, 2025 20:51
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