Alameda Theatre

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Alameda

Inception: 1932

Architects: Timothy L. Pflueger

Official opening: 1932

Part of: Park Street Historic Commercial District

Address: 2317 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501

GPS coordinates: 37.76450,-122.24300

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:02