Los Angeles Theatre
Los Angeles, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
For a Roadside Peek at historic theatre west, stop here and take
a peek at theatres that once were L.A.'s finest. From the 1890's to the
1950's, the area on South Broadway between 3rd and 9th Streets was the
entertainment mecca of Los Angeles. The largest Historic Theatre District
in the U.S., Broadway was the place that all the stars of yesteryear met
for opening premier galas.
A look at Broadway
Los Angeles, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Unfortunately, like most things of that era, the South Broadway district began to be bypassed by newer but not necessarily glitzier theatres, and
the boom era was over. Most of these magnificent theatres have either
been demolished or transformed into churches or swap-meet like stores.
A few still show first-run movies. Listed below are the theatres still
left standing. And, resilient to change, some are still operating!
Million Dollar Theatre
Los Angeles, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Starting from the east-end of the Broadway
Theatre District, the Million Dollar Theatre comes into view on
the right-hand side of the street. Once known for starting out the revered
career of Sid Grauman, known for his Hollywood Chinese Theatre, this glittered
ghost is now a church. Latino stage entertainment now graces its historic
stage. This theatre was built in 1918.
Globe Theatre
Los Angeles, CA Photo courtesy Georg Balandran
The Globe Theatre is one of the forgotten ones. Now a Rubio's
Restaurant, not much is known about this theatre. Other than it is surrounded
by more construction downtown.
Roxie Tower
Los Angeles, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Roxie Theatre was the last major theatre built in the downtown
area back in 1932. The Roxie Theatre is now shuttered up and the front-side
is obstructed by concrete barriers due to street construction.
Los Angeles Theatre
A look at Broadway
Million Dollar Theatre
Globe Theatre
Roxie Tower
The Roxie Theatre was the last major theatre built in the downtown
area back in 1932. The Roxie Theatre is now shuttered up and the front-side
is obstructed by concrete barriers due to street construction.
