Boulder Theater
2022 14th Street,
Boulder,
CO
80302
2022 14th Street,
Boulder,
CO
80302
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Built in 1906 as the Curran Opera House, the theater was initially a place for live music and stage shows as well as silent film.
Following the boom in motion picture exhibition, the theater was remodelled in 1936 and reopened as the Boulder Theater and included the more attractive and then relevant Art Deco aesthetic. By the time of its rebirth in 1936, the Boulder had became a venue for the movies only—a format it maintained until 1978 when movie going alone could no longer pay all of the Boulder’s bills.
In 1981, the theater was converted into a concert hall, but once again, The Boulder could not remain viable. In 1988, it underwent yet another renovation to incorporate a more concert-friendly seating and acoustic makeover.
Today, the Boulder Theater has remained a prime venue for concerts and true to its Art Deco past despite numerous renovations. The theater also shows occasional movies.
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1978 Photo
Here is an August 2009 photo.
Another 2009 photo is here.
My wife and I thank Sarah Coffield, Publicity and Promotions for the Boulder Theatre, for her hospitality in letting us see the inside of the theatre when we spent a day in Boulder two weeks ago. It is a truly beautiful theatre, with an auditorium decorative scheme that is largely intact, with original murals and patterns thoughout.
From 1987, a view of the Boulder and from 2009, three additional images. One, Two and Three.
Very nice!!
Here is another photo:
http://tinyurl.com/ycbqxar
2010 photo of the Boulder Theatre.
View link
Are there any AUDITORIUM shots available… please?
Historical views of the the theater’s interior can be seen on its history page, both in its first incarnation as an opera house and then later as a movie theater. Click on the “Official” link in the headnote, then on “Venue Info,” and then on “History.”
A photo of the concessions counter, at least a few years ago: View link
There is a contemporary view here: View link