Alhambra Theatre

The Alhambra Theatre is an entertainment venue in El Paso featuring Spanish Colonial Revival design elements. Its interior displays ornate plasterwork and decorative light fixtures that reflect the building's early 20th-century construction and original aesthetic.

The building opened in 1914, designed by the architectural firm Trost & Trost, initially hosting vaudeville performances and films. It underwent a name change to Palace Theatre in 1920 and later experienced shifts in its entertainment function and venue purpose.

The venue served as a gathering place where the community experienced different forms of entertainment, from early cinema to live music performances. Its transformation reflects how public spaces adapt to changing tastes and social patterns over time.

The building is situated downtown and surrounded by walkable streets and nearby businesses. Visitors should know the venue is in a historic district accessible on foot, with parking available in the surrounding area.

The building's basement once housed a duck pin bowling alley during the 1950s where guests could play and grab sandwiches during intermissions. This unusual combination of entertainment options made the space a multi-purpose gathering destination for its era.

Location: El Paso

Location: El Paso County

Architects: Trost & Trost

Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival architecture

Address: 209 S. El Paso St.

GPS coordinates: 31.75728,-106.48890

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:04