Orpheum Theater, Historic theater in Downtown St. Louis, United States.
The Orpheum Theater is a Beaux-Arts building in downtown St. Louis with a terra cotta facade, monumental sculptures, and intricate decorative details. The interior showcases a magnificent domed ceiling and ornate finishes throughout the main performance spaces.
The theater opened in 1917 as a vaudeville house built by millionaire Louis A. Cella. Warner Brothers acquired it in 1930 and transformed it into a movie theater.
The theater earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 under its temporary name, the American Theater, highlighting its architectural importance.
The building is located at 416 N. 9th Street in downtown St. Louis. It has remained closed since 2012 and visitors cannot currently enter the interior spaces.
When it opened, the theater featured cutting-edge mechanical systems including advanced ventilation, heating, and electrical infrastructure. These technological features made it a showcase of modern engineering for its era.
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