Kiggins Theatre, Art Deco movie theater in downtown Vancouver, United States.
Kiggins Theatre is a single-screen Art Deco movie theater at 1011 Main Street in downtown Vancouver, Washington, designed by architect Day Walter Hilborn. Its walls are formed concrete with decorative motifs inside and out, and the original "Kiggins" neon sign and some interior light fixtures survive.
The theater opened in 1936 during cinema's golden age and has been a cultural fixture in the city ever since. It later gained recognition through listing on the National Register of Historic Places, acknowledging its historical importance.
The theatre is named after John P. Kiggins, a former Vancouver mayor and businessman. Its original "Kiggins" neon sign still faces Main Street, and some interior light fixtures date from the 1936 opening. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.
The Kiggins stands at 1011 Main Street in downtown Vancouver, Washington, a single-screen house with one auditorium, so seating is first come, first served. Its entrance faces Main Street; nearby downtown blocks are walkable. Check the day's film listing before setting out, since the theatre shows one feature at a time rather than a multiplex schedule.
The "Kiggins" neon sign on the facade is original to the 1936 opening, as are several interior light fixtures; the marquee was replaced in the late 1950s. An elaborate mural once painted inside the auditorium has been lost. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.
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