A view of the Alex Theatre (originally known as the Alexander Theatre) in Glendale taken from across the street. A "Joy to the World" banner and holiday decorations are visible. The film "Star Trek : The Motion Picture" is advertised on the theater marquee. Designed by architects Charles R. Selkirk and Arthur G. Lindley with an emphasis on Greek and Egyptian motifs, it opened its doors as a Vaudeville and motion picture house in 1925. In 1940 by S. Charles Lee added the 100 foot tall Art Deco tower. Included in Lee's design were the three-sided marquee, outdoor ticketing kiosk, and the decorative terrazzo floor crested in bright tropical colors.
Alex Theatre (Glendale, Calif.) Motion picture theaters--California--Glendale Art deco (Architecture)--California--Glendale Lee, S. Charles Selkirk, Charles R Lindley, Arthur G Glendale (Calif.)
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