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 is San Jose's oldest theater and also part of the San Jose Downtown Historic District.
Waymark Code: WM249W
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/01/2007
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The Jose Theater reflects the design qualities of Hispanic architecture. The Jose theater built in 1904, is San Jose's oldest theater. Construction of the Jose was started in 1903 under the ownership of David Jacks. At the time it was builty it was a popular showcase for stock companies and vaudeville acts. Its history includes an appearance by magician Harry Houdini and a stint as a vaudeville house. In the 1920's the theater was bought by James Battey who turned the Jose into an addition to his local chain of theaters. Under Battey's tenure, the entertainment was changed to include silent motion pictures with the customary live musical accompaniment. In the 1930's the Jose began its history of showing second-run films. It was declared a historical landmark on April 16, 1990. After more than a year of negotiations, the San Jose City Council agreed to pay for resurrection of the Jose Theater at a cost of $5.1 million. It will be leased for 10 years to the Improv comedy club, opening in 2002. The theater seats about 500 people.
Year photo was taken: 1950
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