Westlake Theatre, Movie theater in Westlake, Los Angeles, United States
The Westlake Theatre spans three stories with a steel-frame structure featuring a Spanish Colonial Revival facade and Renaissance-themed ceiling murals.
Opening in September 1926, the Westlake Theatre provided entertainment for 1,949 patrons through both motion pictures and vaudeville performances.
The interior decorations include detailed murals by artist Anthony Heinsbergen, who also created artwork for the Elks Club and Wiltern Theatre.
Located at 636 South Alvarado Street, the theater building now functions as a retail swap meet while maintaining its original architectural elements.
The building retains its original three-story red and white neon rooftop sign, which served as a neighborhood beacon during the golden age of cinema.
Location: Los Angeles
Inception: 1926
Address: 638 S. Alvarado Street, Los Angeles, CA 90057
GPS coordinates: 34.05834,-118.27537
Latest update: March 15, 2025 20:51
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