El Morro Theater - Gallup, New Mexico
Posted by: 
linkys
N 35° 31.634 W 108° 44.565
12S E 704665 N 3933857
Quick Description: Recently restored Spanish Colonial style theater built in 1928.
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 4/2/2008 6:35:11 AM
Waymark Code: WM3GAA
Views: 133
Long Description:
Originally opened in 1928, restored in 1991, then restored again
in 2006, the El Morro dominates the south side of the 200 block of
Coal Avenue in downtown Gallup. The original Carl Boller design
seated 900, though today it seats about half that number.
An article in the Gallup Independent about the 2006 reopening
can be seen
here.
View from down the block giving a better indication of the size
of the building.
Exterior lobby area.
Closeup showing the exquisite tile work in the exterior lobby
area.
