Pantages Theater
901 Broadway,
Tacoma,
WA
98402
901 Broadway,
Tacoma,
WA
98402
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Built as a vaudeville theater in 1918 by Alexander Pantages, the Pantages Theater was converted into a movie theater in 1932. After years as a first run movie house (under the moniker of the Roxy Theater), the theater closed.
In 1978, the former Pantages Theater underwent renovation and finally reopened in 1983 for stage shows and concerts. Today, the Pantages Theater is again one of the best places in the area for live events.
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Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976
Pantages Theatre *** (added 1976 – Building – #76001902)
Also known as Jones Building;The Roxy
901 and 909 Broadway, Tacoma
Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Priteca,Benjamin Marcus
Architectural Style: Other, Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals
Area of Significance: Architecture, Invention, Entertainment/Recreation, Commerce
Period of Significance: 1900-1924
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Commerce/Trade, Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Auditorium, Theater
Current Function: Commerce/Trade, Recreation And Culture
Here is a 2007 photo of Pantages Theater.
What about the Pantages in Seattle? Why isn’t it on this site?
I have one of the large terra cotta lions that held up the marquee
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Randall: The Seattle Pantages is here under the name Rex Theatre.
8-27-07 photo by Rob Bender of exterior especially vertical blade sign:
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Here is some additional history of the Pantages Theater.
On last nights Fox TV News, they devoted several very interesting minutes to show viewers the in’s and out’s of this lovely old palace.
As Tacoma is within a reasonable drive from the Portland, OR., area, my wife and I plan to see a show this coming weekend. Yup!!!
August 2010 photo of the Pantages Theatre. Click to Enlarge.
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How did B. Marcus Priteca’s first and middle names get reversed in the architect field?
A four-page article about the remodeling of the Roxy Theatre, formerly the Pantages, appeared in Boxoffice of October 22, 1955. The remodeling project was designed by the architectural firm of Carlson, Eley, Grevstad.