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Nominated for: BEST Theater Venue
Built in 1907, the Moore Theatre is the oldest remaining theatre in Seattle. The original owner, James A. Moore, was a flamboyant developer responsible for many of the early homes and structures in downtown Seattle and Capitol Hill. The first building on the regraded Second Avenue, the Moore created a general shift away from Pioneer Square as the central business district while firmly establishing Second Avenue as the "film/theatre district" for Seattle. Architect E.W. Houghton gave the theatre a simple exterior with Italian and Byzantine terra-cotta details, while focusing much of the visual beauty on an opulent interior. Hailed as one of the most beautiful and completely equipped playhouses in the United States, the Moore boasted a grand lobby with mosaic floors, marble, onyx, carved wood, stained glass, and metal. There was also a ceiling fresco in old rose, cream and gold. Beams were supported by Muses representing Drama and Music. The theatre interior was resplendent with clusters of lights, rich hangings, and stained-glass paneling.
I went by the Moore Theatre on the way to/from Mosler Lofts when I was putting in it's original plumbing. (Condo by 7-Eleven across from Fischer Plaza.)
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Bradi J. on September 26, 2012
Love this especially the maze that is the basement "backstage"
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Heather Mayer on October 5, 2011
VOTED, VOTE FOR HEATHER MAYER PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEST PHOTOGRAPHER!!
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