Warnors Theatre, Movie theater in downtown Fresno, US.
Description
Warnors Theatre is a 2,100-seat movie house located at 1400 Fulton Street featuring Spanish Colonial Revival architecture with a distinctive tiered tower above the marquee. The building displays ornate details and decorative elements characteristic of its architectural style throughout its interior and exterior spaces.
History
The theater opened in 1928 as Pantages Theater and came under Warner Brothers ownership in 1929, eventually being renamed in the 1960s. These transitions mark key phases in the building's evolution and operation.
Culture
The theater functions as a gathering place within the Warnors Center for the Performing Arts, hosting performances, classic films, and community events throughout the year. It serves as a cultural hub for downtown Fresno.
Practical
The theater offers free guided tours during ArtHop events held on the first and third Thursday of each month in downtown Fresno. These tours provide an opportunity to explore the building and learn about its history and architecture.
Did you know?
The building houses an original 1928 Robert Morton pipe organ with 1,035 pipes and 720 keys that remains fully operational in its original location. This grand instrument represents a rare surviving example of theater organs from that era.
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