Florida Theatre, Movie theater and concert venue in Downtown Jacksonville, United States.
The Florida Theatre is a movie theater and concert venue in downtown Jacksonville built in Mediterranean Revival style. The building holds roughly 1,900 seats spread across multiple levels and features mosaic tiles and decorative interior details.
The theater opened on April 8, 1927, during the golden age of American cinema when grand movie palaces were being built across the country. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
The venue serves as a gathering place for live performances and entertainment that bring people together year-round. It hosts the kinds of shows that draw crowds from across Jacksonville to experience theater, music, and comedy.
The venue offers accessible entrances, restrooms, and designated seating areas for people with mobility needs. The theater's multiple levels mean visitors should plan to arrive early to find parking near downtown and explore the lobby before their show.
The interior preserves original decorative details from the 1920s, including ornate chandeliers and plasterwork that remain visible beneath modern installations. Walking through reveals how carefully the original craftsmanship has been maintained over the decades.
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