Alameda Theatre, Art Deco movie theater in Alameda, California.
Description
The Alameda Theatre is an Art Deco movie house in Alameda, California, featuring a grand main auditorium with 484 seats and six additional screening rooms. The venue has been updated to accommodate around 2,168 visitors across all screens with reserved seating options for current releases.
History
The theater was designed in 1932 by Timothy L. Pflueger as an entertainment venue spanning about 33,400 square feet. Its opening drew 5,000 attendees to the original auditorium, which seated around 2,200 people, showing how popular movie houses were at that time.
Culture
This movie house is a protected landmark in Alameda and sits within the Park Street Historic Commercial District, reflecting early 20th-century cinema design. Visitors today can still see the original details and classical style preserved in the furnishings and layout.
Practical
The venue can accommodate several hundred guests and offers reserved seating for current showings. Booking ahead is a good idea to secure your spot and avoid waiting around.
Did you know?
The building has a striking 70-foot tall vertical blade sign that immediately catches the eye from outside and makes the building highly recognizable from the street. This iconic sign element is a classic feature of the Art Deco era and gives the place much of its character.
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