Waimea Theatre
9691 Kaumualii Hwy,
Waimea,
HI
96796
9691 Kaumualii Hwy,
Waimea,
HI
96796
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Originally opened Sept 2, 1938 with “Josette” starring Robert Young, Simone Simon and Don Ameche at a cost of $25,000. Local contractors were used to complete the theatre which was designed by Fred Fujioka of Honolulu. The interior and exterior boast modest deco elements.
Unfortunately the original marquee and other exterior elements were destroyed by hurricane Iniki (1992). The grayish blue and tan auditorium features a big screen, state of the art sound system and rattan loge section. The theatre has been renovated/restored by the county of Kauai which purchased it in 1992.
This landmark theatre (the first on Kauai to have an electric lit marquee) looks to have a brighter future as the restoration continues over time. This is the last single screen theatre on Kauai operating (The Aloha in neighboring Hanapepe sits in ruins, the Lihue in Lihue has been reused as housing although its marquee has been incorperated into the new building design).
Contributed by
Steve Vaccaro
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Another photo of the Waimea Theater can be seen at this website.
The original soda fountain in the Waimea Theatre is still in use.
My photograph of the WAIMEA.
www.flickr.com/photos/lastpictureshow/307398635
Here is another photo of the Waimea Theater.
Here is the Waimea Theater website.
This is a 2008 photo.
Here is the Waimea from another angle.
The Waimea from 2007:
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Sorry, the previous link did not take you the photo of the Waimea…I’ll work on that. Apologies!
Try this link.