Paramount Theatre

The Paramount Theatre is a movie theater on Meridian Street featuring Spanish village decoration elements and detailed architectural designs throughout its grand auditorium. The building opened in 1929 and displays the craftsmanship of its classical theater design to this day.

The building was designed and opened in 1929 by architect John Eberson, at a time when it was part of the Publix Chain run by Paramount Pictures. The theater dates from an era when such grand venues became centers of entertainment across American cities.

The theater preserves its original Page organ and regularly draws visitors who gather together to watch performances, films, and local events. These programs create a gathering place where the community comes together and keeps the building alive.

The main floor has wheelchair accessible seating, while the mezzanine and balcony require climbing stairs. Visitors should note that not all areas of the theater are equally accessible.

The theater ranks among only about twelve remaining atmospheric theaters in North America with an artificial night sky filled with stars. This feature was typical of theaters in the 1920s but has become extraordinarily rare today.