State Theatre, Streamline Moderne cinema in Red Bluff, United States.
Description
The State Theatre is a cinema built in the Streamline Moderne style located downtown on Oak Street, featuring a striking two-story concrete facade. Inside, the theater houses one auditorium with seating for about 974 people and exemplifies the sleek geometric design language of mid-20th century movie palaces.
History
The theater was built between 1945 and 1946 by architects Alexander Aimwell and Alexander MacKenzie Cantin following the destruction of the original cinema in a 1944 fire. This reconstruction introduced the Streamline Moderne style to Red Bluff, marking a fresh start for the city's entertainment landscape.
Culture
The cinema has served Red Bluff as a gathering place for shared entertainment experiences, hosting both films and live performances that draw the local community together. The painted figures adorning the interior walls reflect the artistic ambitions that guided theater design during the mid-20th century.
Practical
The theater is conveniently located downtown on Oak Street in Red Bluff and can be reached by phone for information and bookings. Since programs and schedules vary throughout the year, it is helpful to contact ahead to learn what is currently showing or scheduled.
Did you know?
The building conceals original interior murals depicting mythological figures that were hidden from view for decades until a major renovation exposed them in 2008. The artwork had been covered by partition walls installed when the space was subdivided into multiple screening rooms.
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