Mmastodon CultureEntertainment first seen 20 h ago, last 18 h ago, peak #1

Million Dollar Theatre: A Landmark of Early American Movie Palaces

Original: The # MillionDollarTheatre was one of the first # moviepalaces built in the # US . Opening in 1917 for # SidGrauman with

The Million Dollar Theatre in downtown Los Angeles is being highlighted as one of the first movie palaces built in the United States. Opened in 1917 by showman Sid Grauman with 2,345 seats, the theatre is recognised as both a state and federal landmark and forms part of the Broadway Theater and Commercial District. Enthusiasts are sharing photographs and celebrating its place in American architectural and cinema history.

Why now: Interest in historic Los Angeles architecture and classic cinema landmarks

Million Dollar TheatreSid GraumanLos AngelesBroadway Theater and Commercial District

Open on mastodon →

Evidence

• The # MillionDollarTheatre was one of the first # moviepalaces built in the # US . Opening in 1917 for # SidGrauman with 2,345 seats, the theatre is a state and federal # landmark found in # BroadwayTheaterandCommercialDistrict in # DTLA . # photography # americana # wa #… · wa_tv · 5

API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/673837