Wilma Theater, Entertainment venue in downtown Missoula, United States
The Wilma Theater is an entertainment venue in downtown Missoula housing a main hall seating around 1400 people. It also contains multiple banquet rooms, a restaurant, apartments, and office spaces spread across eight floors.
William Simons commissioned architect H. E. Kirkemo to design this steel-framed building in 1921 as the first high-rise structure in Missoula. Its construction marked an important moment in the city's early urban development.
The venue presents independent films, spoken word events, comedy shows, and live music that draw both local audiences and touring performers. This mix of programming reflects how the space has become a cultural gathering point for the community.
The building provides multiple entrances and an accessible lobby area for visitors. The best time to explore the interior and architecture is before or after events when you can move through the spaces at your own pace.
The basement once housed an indoor pool called Crystal Plunge that operated for only about a decade. Condensation issues made the space unsuitable for continuing as a swimming facility.
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