Old Alameda Theater - Alameda, CA
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N 37° 45.875 W 122° 14.603
10S E 566641 N 4179964
Historic theater in downtown Alameda.
Waymark Code: WM2ZMA
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/16/2008
Views: 67
"The Alameda Theater is a masterpiece of Moderne architecture. It was designed by Miller & Pfleuger, whose other works include the Castro and Alhambra Theaters in San Francisco as well as Oakland's Paramount Theater. Commissioned by the Nasser Brothers, operators of a chain of Bay Area movie theaters, the Alameda Theater opened on August 15, 1932. City documents list the cost of construction at $150,000, while newspaper articles from the time cited $500,000. In 1973, it was purchased by the Robert L. Lippert theater chain, and soon after underwent $85,000 in alterations, including the conversion of the balcony to two additional theaters.
Following its closure, the theater has been leased to a number of groups for various activities starting in 1979, including a roller skating rink, gymnastics school, and cabaret.
There is intense interest within the community in having the theater returned to its original splendor and purpose.
The Alameda Theater is an Alameda Historical Monument (1976) and is a major contributor to the Park Street Historic Commercial District (National Register, 1982)."http://www.shopparkstreet.com/historic_park_street/respect_your_elders.html
Number of Screen(s): 3
Year Theater Opened: Not listed
Ticket Price (local currency): Not Listed
Matinee Price (local currency): Not Listed
Concessions Available: Not Listed
Web site: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Must take a photo of the theater.
Please try to include yourself or gps in the picture.
Tell of your experience at the theater, if it is still a theater. If it is no longer a theater tell of an experience from the past at the theater, if this can be done.