Tampa Theatre
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The Tampa Theatre is a historic movie palace and city landmark located in downtown Tampa, Florida in the United States of America featuring a wide range of independent, foreign, and documentary films on a daily basis. It is Tampa's only non-profit theatre and operating costs are largely covered by its membership program, various corporate sponsors as well as ticket sales. Has periodically been used as a backdrop for movies, MTV videos and local programming.
[edit] History
Designed by the renowned theatre architect John Eberson, the Tampa Theatre wowed its first patrons when it opened on October 15, 1926 and has been doing so ever since. Besides being architecturally stunning both inside and out, the theatre was the first commercial building in Tampa to offer air conditioning. This fact gave the theatre even more appeal during Florida's sweltering summer months.
The Tampa Theatre has undergone many restoration projects to maintain its original splendor as well as equipment upgrades to provide a modern movie-going experience. The most recent restoration project was the replacement of the marquee which includes the vertical blade sign and the canopy. The completion of this major facelift was marked by the Marquee Lighting Ceremony which took place on January 16, 2004.
The Tampa Theatre has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places since 1978.
[edit] External links
- Tampa Theatre
- Maps and Aerial Photos on Google Maps
- 360° Virtual Tour of the Tampa Theatre from TBO.com
