Paramount Theatre, Art Deco concert hall in Downtown Oakland, United States
The Paramount Theatre is an Art Deco concert hall in Downtown Oakland featuring a three-thousand-seat auditorium decorated throughout with Egyptian-inspired architectural details. The space showcases elaborate wall decorations, ornamental metalwork, and a grand marquee illuminated by neon lights.
The theater was completed in 1931 by architect Timothy L. Pflueger as the largest multi-purpose theater on the West Coast at the time. It opened during a period of rapid growth in the motion picture industry.
The theater serves as home to the Oakland East Bay Symphony and Oakland Ballet, hosting regular classical music performances and dance productions. It remains a gathering place where the community comes together for live arts.
The theater is open to visitors during performances and through guided tours offered regularly throughout the month. The building undergoes ongoing renovations to maintain its original condition and ensure visitor comfort.
The building preserves original Art Deco artifacts from its 1931 opening, including vintage popcorn warmers and intricate metalwork adorning the entrance doors. Few visitors realize how many functional elements from that era remain unchanged in daily use.
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