Coliseum Theater, Movie theater in downtown Seattle, United States
The Coliseum Theater features a white terra cotta facade with detailed plasterwork, including busts of goddesses, gargoyles, and a large lion head above the stage.
Opened on January 8, 1916, as Seattle's first theater built specifically for motion pictures, the Coliseum Theater obtained National Register of Historic Places status in 1975.
The theater included a seven-piece Russian orchestra and organist performing during silent film screenings, receiving the highest payment rates among movie theater musicians nationwide.
The building spans 15,000 square feet in a central location, making it accessible to visitors exploring Seattle's entertainment district.
The Royal Institute of Architects recognized the Coliseum Theater in 1931 as the first movie palace in the world, setting standards for future cinema architecture.
Location: Seattle
Architects: B. Marcus Priteca
Official opening: January 8, 1916
Address: 500 Pike Street,Seattle, WA 98101
GPS coordinates: 47.61140,-122.33400
Latest update: March 15, 2025 20:51
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