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Allen Theatre Fact Sheet
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| Location: | 1407 Euclid Ave. |
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| Purpose: | Designed specifically for the public screening of movies. |
| Architect: | C. Howard Crane |
| Construction Date: | 1921 |
| Architectural Style: | Inspired by the Italian Renaissance architect Raphael's Villa Madama (1523) near Rome. |
| Opened / Closed: | Opened - April 1, 1921 Closed - May 7, 1968 Reopened (Unrestored) November 4, 1994 Reopened (Restored) October 3, 1998 |
| Cost: | Original Theater - $ 1,900,000 1961 Renovation - $ 300,000 1998 Restoration - $15,000,000 |
| Seating Capacity: |
Original - 3080: ~ 2028 - Main Floor ~ 200 - Loges ~ 852 - Balcony 1961 Renovation - 2800 1994 Reopening - Pre-Restoration - 350 1998 Restoration - 2504: ~ 1510 - Orchestra (includes: 52 removable seats)
~ 234 - Loges~ 346 - Mezzanine ~ 414 - Balcony |
