Alexander Theatre
National Register of Historic Places

Alexander Theatre

Glendale, Los Angeles County, California
Listed
February 16, 1996
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
96000102

About this property

The Alex Theatre is a historic performing arts and entertainment venue in Glendale, California, United States. Built in 1925, it has served as a landmark movie palace, community hub, and cultural anchor for the region. The theatre seats 1,400 and is known for its distinctive 100-foot neon tower designed by S. Charles Lee in 1940. After a major restoration in 1993, the Alex was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. Owned by the City of Glendale, the venue was managed by Glendale Arts from 2008 to 2021 before transitioning to SAS Entertainment Partners. It continues to host concerts, theatrical productions, film screenings, television tapings, and special events, drawing audiences from across Southern California.

Location

216 N. Brand Blvd.
Glendale, Los Angeles County, California
34.14908, -118.25428

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Alexander Theatre listed on the National Register?

Alexander Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 16, 1996.

What type of historic resource is Alexander Theatre?

Alexander Theatre is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Alexander Theatre?

The period of significance for Alexander Theatre is recorded as the industrial era.

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