HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsHistoric Theater District
California · United States
Broadway’s Historic Theater District is a time capsule of Hollywood’s early years. Home to the world’s largest concentration of movie palaces, it’s like LA’s version of London’s West End or New York’s Broadway. Each building has its own story, and I’ll share how these theaters defined the way the world watched movies.
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Historic Broadway Theater District
Welcome, esteemed traveler, to a grand architectural and cultural corridor unlike any other in the world. We stand amidst the Historic Broadway Theater District in downtown Los Angeles, a linear sanctuary of cinematic history…
Listen in the app2The Grand Boulevard and the Historic Orpheum
As we commence our walking tour along the vibrant pavement of South Broadway, I want you to first absorb the immense scale and historical weight of the theater district surrounding us. Between Third and Ninth Streets, an…
Listen in the app3The Palace of Versailles Grand Lobby
As we cross the threshold and enter the grand lobby of the Los Angeles Theatre, prepare to be completely overwhelmed by an explosion of beauty and detail. You have effectively left the streets of downtown Los Angeles and stepped…
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Ascending from the grand lobby, we arrive at one of the most uniquely fascinating and socially revealing architectural features of the Los Angeles Theatre. Tucked away behind discreet doors are the famous crying rooms. …
Listen in the app5The Intimate Expanse of the Main Auditorium
We now step out of the crying room and into the vast, cavernous expanse of the main auditorium. Take a deep breath and let your eyes adjust to the magnificent, dimly lit grandeur of this palatial viewing chamber. …
Listen in the app6The Subterranean Walnut Main Lounge
Leaving the soaring heights of the main auditorium, we now begin our descent down a sweeping staircase into the subterranean depths of the Los Angeles Theatre. As we reach the lower landing, we first pass through a transitional,…
Listen in the app7The Immersive Circus-Themed Nursery
As we navigate the vast basement lounge, we will take a deliberate left turn. Prepare yourself for a complete and delightful departure from the French Baroque and dark walnut aesthetics we have experienced thus far. …
Listen in the app8The Glamorous Powder Room and Ladies' Lounge
If we return to the central basement lounge and take a right turn instead of a left, we enter a realm of unparalleled elegance dedicated exclusively to the female patrons of the nineteen thirties. We are stepping into the Los…
Listen in the app9The Gentlemen's Quarters and Shoe Shine Stand
Our final stop in the subterranean depths of the Los Angeles Theatre brings us to the gentlemen's facilities, located just off the main basement lounge. The contrast between the delicate, feminine luxury of the powder room and…
Listen in the app10Closing
As we ascend from the historic depths of the Los Angeles Theatre and step back out onto the bustling pavement of South Broadway, I invite you to pause and look back at the magnificent, five story facade one last time. Our journey…
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What is Historic Theater District?
Historic Theater District is a place in California · United States with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | California · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.0466, -118.2523 |
| Last updated |
