Best Theatre

707 W. Main Avenue,
Spokane, WA 99201

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The Best Theatre was one of the first theatres in Spokane designed especially for motion pictures opening on October 5, 1913. It was last operated by James McConahey as a “nickelodeon” and was said to have been at one time one of the leading cinemas in Spokane. It was demolished on May 1, 1917.

After the Best Theatre, McConahey opened the Strand Theatre in July of 1917 but a fire demolished it in December. Mr. McConahey was also an early Spokane filmmaker, who documented many local happenings, which he then showed at his theatre.

The landmark Crescent Department Store building, which still remains today, opened on the site in 1919.

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rivest266
rivest266 on January 23, 2026 at 12:46 pm

Opened or had its first show on October 5th, 1913. Grand opening ad posted.

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