Fox Theatre, Art Deco performance theater in Spokane, United States
The Fox Theatre is a historic performance venue in downtown Spokane, Washington, built in the Art Deco style. The interior features hand-painted murals, gilded ornaments, and sculpted details that cover the walls and ceiling of a large auditorium with a wide stage.
The building was designed by architect Robert Reamer and opened in 1931, during the years following the stock market crash. A thorough restoration in the 2000s brought the technical equipment up to date while keeping the original decorative elements intact.
The Fox Theatre is now home to the Spokane Symphony and welcomes a wide range of live performances throughout the year. Visitors attending a show experience the full effect of the hall: the lights dim, the curtain rises, and the sound carries cleanly to every seat.
The theatre sits in the heart of downtown Spokane and is easy to reach on foot from most central hotels and restaurants. Arriving a little before the show starts gives you time to look around the decorated interior before the hall fills up.
Workers discovered an original hand-painted fire curtain hidden above the stage during the restoration, where it had gone unnoticed for decades. It was carefully restored and can still be seen during certain events at the venue.
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