Beacham Theater, Movie theater in downtown Orlando, United States
The Beacham Theater is a movie theater in downtown Orlando designed in the Chicago School style with a rectangular facade and distinctive large windows. Originally, the building served both as a cinema and as a venue for live performances of different kinds.
The theater was built in 1921 on the site of the former Orange County Jail as a project of businessman Braxton Beacham Sr. This transformation marked a new purpose for the location and its surrounding neighborhood.
The building displays Chicago School features with large windows and classical ornamental details across its street-facing side. Over the decades, it became an important gathering place for different types of performers and audiences from the community.
The theater is located downtown and easily walkable, with parking available in the surrounding area. The building combines original structural elements with updated facilities for visitor comfort.
Underground tunnels connect the theater to the nearby Angebilt Hotel and are linked to alcohol storage during Prohibition. These hidden passages tell a story from a distinct period of American history.
Location: Orlando
Inception: December 9, 1921
Architectural style: Chicago School
Address: 46 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
Website: http://thebeacham.com
GPS coordinates: 28.54300,-81.37950
Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:40
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