One of the most overlooked theatres in the Pacific Northwest, is the Mount Baker Theater in Bellingham, WA. Built in 1927, done in the Spanish Moorish style, it has been completely restored and is now only for live performances. From the Mount Baker Theater website: The construction of the Theatre itself was a monumental task, employing several different contractors and over 80 craftsmen experienced in stone masonry, carpentry, and plaster casting. The 130 x 250-foot theatre was outfitted to accommodate vaudeville stage productions on a 26 x 75-foot stage under a 42-foot proscenium arch. Dressing and practice rooms behind the stage were connected by a tunnel to the orchestra pit, and the best in counter-weight lighting systems were used to enhance the live performances. The auditorium also has a gigantic dome, in which hangs a 600 lb. stained glass chandelier. It was one of the last movie palaces to be built before the great depression.
I suspect that the majority of your comments are from those of us of a certain age. Born and raised in Toronto, I spent many evenings in such movie palaces; Rialto, Odeon, Pantages, Tivoli, Biltmore... All gone. But the few that remain show younger generations the grand scale and social status once held by the silver screen.
One of the most overlooked theatres in the Pacific Northwest, is the Mount Baker Theater in Bellingham, WA. Built in 1927, done in the Spanish Moorish style, it has been completely restored and is now only for live performances.
From the Mount Baker Theater website:
The construction of the Theatre itself was a monumental task, employing several different contractors and over 80 craftsmen experienced in stone masonry, carpentry, and plaster casting. The 130 x 250-foot theatre was outfitted to accommodate vaudeville stage productions on a 26 x 75-foot stage under a 42-foot proscenium arch. Dressing and practice rooms behind the stage were connected by a tunnel to the orchestra pit, and the best in counter-weight lighting systems were used to enhance the live performances.
The auditorium also has a gigantic dome, in which hangs a 600 lb. stained glass chandelier. It was one of the last movie palaces to be built before the great depression.
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The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles seats more people than Radio City Music Hall
I suspect that the majority of your comments are from those of us of a certain age. Born and raised in Toronto, I spent many evenings in such movie palaces; Rialto, Odeon, Pantages, Tivoli, Biltmore... All gone. But the few that remain show younger generations the grand scale and social status once held by the silver screen.
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Really enjoyed this, thank you for sharing!
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Great job and very informative, thank you!
Thanks so much, Mike!