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Most Endangered Places for 2000 Historic Theaters
From the 1920s to the 1970s, Washington's historic theaters were thriving centers of community life, hosting both live stage performances and motion pictures. Several Washington theaters helped introduce the Art Deco style to the city, as well as many film industry innovations. Demolition by neglect threatens many of our theaters. The Tivoli (1924), 3215 14th Street, NW, is an example. Designed by nationally-known theater architect Thomas Lamb and built by local movie theater pioneer Harry M. Crandall, the Tivoli was erected at a cost of over $1 million. It featured an 1800-seat auditorium and a lobby decorated with marble columns, ornate fountains and pastoral murals. Dark for almost 25 years, the Tivoli is in an area slated for redevelopment. Other endangered historic theaters include the Academy (Meaders), Atlantic, Atlas, Congress, Dunbar, Georgia, Howard, Jesse (Stanton), Naylor; Newton and Park Theaters. The League has filed a landmark application for the Atlas Theater (1938), 1331 H Street, NE, designed by John J. Zink. The League continues to advocate the protection, rehabilitation and reuse of theaters as originally intended. Co-chairs: T. David Bell and Charles Cassell |
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