Jose Theater - San Jose, CA
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N 37° 20.131 W 121° 53.311
10S E 598460 N 4132673
The Jose Theater was built in 1904 and is known as San Jose's oldest theater it is located in Downtown San Jose at the intersection of 2nd and San Fernando.
Waymark Code: WM26CE
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/11/2007
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The Jose, was first opened as a showcase for stock companies and vaudeville act with, including an appearance by magician Harry Houdini. Around the 1920's the Jose became a theater for silent motion pictures with live musical accompaniment. Then in the 1930's the Jose began showing second-run films. The theater was closed due to the Loma Prieta earthquake. The Jose Theater was declared a historical landmark on April 16, 1990. San Jose City Council paid to resurrect the theater. For 10 years starting in 2002 the theater is being leased to the Improv comedy club.
Number of Screen(s): 1
Web site: [Web Link]
Ticket Price (local currency): Not Listed
Matinee Price (local currency): Not Listed
Concessions Available: Not Listed
Year Theater Opened: 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.