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Structures designed for viewing dramas, operas and other spectacles either on stage or on screen or both. Theatres were open-air in ancient Greece and Rome, but usually covered in Europe from the 16th century. An intermediate form was partially covered.

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Julia Morgan Theater, Berkeley, California

Redwood building designed by architect Julia Morgan in 1908 as the St. John's Presbyterian Church. Brief description, photographs, plan.

6
3,844,133
NA
12,700
350
603

Theatre Royal, York, UK

The official site includes a brief history of the theater built in 1744 and re-modelled in the 19th century.

5
2,087,131
NA
2,980
112
NA

Cinema Treasures

Dedicated to saving classic movie theaters in the US. News, database, photographs, virtual tours and message boards. Also aims, founders, sponsors and volunteer staff of the web-site.

6
78,701
13,560
1,440,000
23,300
11

Paramount Theatre, Oakland, California

The official site offers photographs and a history (with source) of this extraordinary Art Deco theater. The 1930s movie palace was designed by San Francisco architect Timothy Pflueger.

5
1,298,877
NA
23,100
285
191

Drive In Theater

The American phenomenon which began in the 1930s: open-air cinemas, viewed from automobiles. An illustrated history and list of theaters both operating and closed.

5
361,508
NA
19,600
2,320
28

Palace Theatre

Robert Alder provides an illustrated history of this 1925 theatre in Hilo, Hawaii. Includes historic photographs.

3
NA
NA
200
91
NA

Movie House History: Classic Theaters of Kansas

Paul Salley lists theaters, opera houses and drive-in theaters in Kansas, with some history. Banners.

3
452
NA
75
2
181

Grand Vision Foundation

A non-profit organization to preserve and promote the Warner Grand Theater, an Art Deco movie palace in San Pedro, California. Includes a history of the theater, which opened in 1931.