Alameda Theatre & Cineplex/Cinema Grill
2317 Central Avenue,
Alameda,
CA
94501
2317 Central Avenue,
Alameda,
CA
94501
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Previously operated by: Nasser Bros. Theaters, Robert L. Lippert Theatres Inc.
Architects: Timothy L. Pflueger
Firms: Pflueger Architects, The Henry Architects
Functions: Movies (First Run)
Styles: Art Deco
Previous Names: Alameda Theatre, Alameda 3
Phone Numbers:
Box Office:
510.769.3456
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News About This Theater
- May 25, 2011 — Theater operator wanted
- Jan 28, 2009 — Redevelopment Association honors Alameda Theatre
- Aug 20, 2008 — Gala funds pay to restore Alameda Theatre's 1932 mural
- Jul 9, 2008 — Alameda Theatre cuts corners with non-union workers
- May 9, 2008 — Theatre Historical Society Conclave To Visit Bay Area
- Mar 5, 2007 — Fight for the Alameda
- Nov 9, 2005 — SFMOMA Showcases Local Theater Drawings By Timothy L. Pflueger
- Jun 30, 2005 — Concerns Over Historic Alameda Theater Project
The Alameda Theatre originally opened August 16, 1932 with Marion Nixon in “Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm” & Laurel & Hardy in “The Chimp”. It had a seating capacity of 2,168. It was operated by the Nasser Bros. Theaters chain. In February 1973 it was taken over by Robert L. Lippert Theatres Inc. It became a triplex on March 12, 1975 and closed in the 1980’s. It was later used as a gymnastics studio.
In 2005, plans were proposed to renovate and re-open the theatre. The original auditorium has reverted back to one space, with seven additional screens built next to the theatre, designed by the architectural firm The Henry Architects. The Alameda Theatre re-opened May 21, 2008.
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Recent comments (view all 125 comments)
Curtain continued:
restoration and was well acquainted with
its needs. She had soon prepared a
stencil of the design to be transferred
onto new fabric.
Theatre operator Conner collaborated
with local upholsterer Jimmy Luque to
find the perfect curtain fabric,
eventually selecting Turkish velvet.
After Ms. Bruhl creates a newly painted
curtain panel and it is attached to the
existing curtain, the curtain will be back
to itself again.
To learn more about the historic
Alameda Theatre, visit
http://www.ci.alameda.ca.us/theater/
The restoration of the original Alameda Theatre to a single screen and the addition of seven additional screens was designed by the Seattle firm The Henry Architects. Their cinema projects slide show includes four photos of the Alameda Cinema.
A few 2011 photos can be seen here and here.
I believe this is the theater where my mother was employed as an “usherette” when Gone With The Wind" came out. I am so happy to know that this wonderful theater has been restored! I remember red velvet everywhere and gold embellishments. I can almost smell the popcorn when I see these lovely pictures. Thank you so much!
I’m happy to say, as the Alameda Theatre and Cineplex nears its 6th anniversary (in May of this year), the theatre couldn’t be in better shape. I visited this site today for the first time in years. Looking back at all the comments, I had to laugh out loud when I read the remarks of the nay sayers who posted on this site. They all seem so trivial and petty in light of the great success of the project.
All eight screens now feature digital projection and state of the art sound. Seeing a movie, especially in the original main theatre, is a treat. By the way, the popcorn with butter is fantasitc.
The theatre is ramping up for their classic film series. To see the schedule go to shopparkstreet.com which will lead you to the theatre’s web site. They have a numbe of great movies lined up.
Enjoy the movies.
Best Regards,
Robb Ratto
Executive Director
Park Street Business Association
Grand opening ad:
Reopened with three screens on March 12th, 1975. Ad in photo section.
The theater was designed by architect Timothy Pflueger who also designed the Alhambra and the Castro in San Francisco; and the Paramount in Oakland. The Alameda was built in 14 months at a cost of $500,000.
Please rename theatre to Alameda Theatre & Cineplex/Cinema Grill as per website and total capacity is 942. New Lux Recliners were installed several years ago.
Seating Capacity:
Theatre 1 376
Theatre 2 97
Theatre 3 and 5 82
Theatre 4 79
Theatre 6 88
Theatre 7 80 (DOLBY 3D)
Theatre 8 58
Taken over by Robert L. Lippert Theatres in February 1973.