Coliseum Theater, Seattle

Name: Coliseum Theater
Address: Seattle, United States

#131 among attractions in Seattle

Concerts and shows, Theater, B. Marcus Priteca

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The Coliseum Theater, a former cinema in Seattle, Washington, opened January 8, 1916. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, and is also an official Seattle city landmark. Designed by B. Marcus Priteca, it was Seattle's first theater built specifically for showing movies, and was one of the first cinemas anywhere to strive for architectural grandeur. When it opened, it was advertised as "the world's largest and finest photoplay palace." In 1931, the Journal of the Royal Institute of Architects called it "the first of the world's movie palaces." ()

Built: 1916 (108 years ago)Coordinates: 47°36'40"N, 122°20'6"W

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Downtown Seattle (Seattle Central Business District)Seattle United States

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Coliseum Theater – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pacific Place, Westlake Center, Freeway Park, Westlake Park.

~690 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Pacific Place, Seattle
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Seattle, Pacific Place stands as a premier shopping destination for both locals and tourists alike. This multi-level retail center offers a blend of high-end boutiques, well-known department stores, and a variety of dining options, all...
~610 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westlake Center, Seattle
3 min walk • Westlake Center, nestled in the heart of downtown Seattle, stands as a modern beacon for shoppers and urban explorers alike. This multi-level shopping center, with its glass-encased facade, offers a diverse array of retail stores, dining options, and entertainment...
~1060 ftE
Park
Freeway Park, Seattle
6 min walk • Nestled amongst the bustling streets of downtown Seattle, Freeway Park emerges as an urban oasis that masterfully integrates the natural landscape with the city's infrastructural elements. This innovative park, established in 1976, spans over 5 acres and is renowned...
~490 ftW
Park, Light rail
Westlake Park, Seattle
3 min walk • Nestled amidst the bustling urban landscape of Seattle, Westlake Park serves as a verdant oasis in the heart of the city's downtown area. This compact, yet inviting public space is a central hub of social interaction and urban life, providing a welcoming retreat for...
~1160 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Benaroya Hall, Seattle
6 min walk • Benaroya Hall is the home of the Seattle Symphony in Downtown Seattle, Washington, United States. It features two auditoria, the S.
~740 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
ACT Theatre, Seattle
4 min walk • ACT Theatre is a regional, non-profit theatre organization in Seattle, in the US state of Washington. Gregory A. Falls founded ACT in 1965 and served as its first Artistic director; at the time ACT was founded he was also head of the Drama Department at the University of Washington.
~1290 ftNE
Theater, B. Marcus Priteca, Concerts and shows
Paramount Theatre, Seattle
7 min walk • The Paramount Theatre is a 2,807-seat performing arts venue located at 9th Avenue and Pine Street in Seattle, Washington, United States. The theater originally opened on March 1, 1928 as the Seattle Theatre, with 3,000 seats.
~700 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle
4 min walk • The 5th Avenue Theatre is a landmark theatre building located in Seattle, Washington. It has hosted a variety of theatre productions and motion pictures since it opened in 1926.
~780 ftE
Convention center, Event space
Washington State Convention Center, Seattle
4 min walk • The Washington State Convention Center is a convention center in Seattle, Washington, United States. It consists of several exhibition halls and meeting rooms in buildings along Pike Street in Downtown Seattle.
~1040 ftNW
Monuments and statues
McGraw Square, Seattle
6 min walk • McGraw Square is a small plaza and streetcar stop in the Denny Triangle neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. The 0.01-acre park, one of the smallest in the city park system, is named for and features a statue of former King County Sheriff and Governor of Washington John Harte McGraw.
~1340 ftSW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
The Showbox, Seattle
7 min walk • The Showbox is a music venue in Seattle, Washington. It has been owned by AEG Live since 2007.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Coliseum Theater?

Nearby attractions include U.S. Bank Centre, Seattle (1 min walk), Pine Street, Seattle (2 min walk), Liggett Building, Seattle (3 min walk), Westlake Park, Seattle (3 min walk).

How to get to Coliseum Theater by public transport?

The nearest stations to Coliseum Theater:

Bus

Pike St & 6th Ave • Lines: 101, 102, 150, 550 (1 min walk)
Union St & 5th Ave • Lines: 101, 102, 150, 550 (3 min walk)

Light rail

Westlake • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)
University Street • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)

Train

Westlake Center (3 min walk)
Seattle King Street (25 min walk)

Tram

Pacific Place • Lines: South Lake Union Streetcar (5 min walk)
Westlake & Denny • Lines: South Lake Union Streetcar (14 min walk)

Trolleybus

3rd Ave & Seneca St • Lines: 1, 13, 3, 4, 49 (8 min walk)
3rd Ave & Virginia St • Lines: 1, 13, 2, 3, 4 (9 min walk)

Ferry

Seattle Waterfront • Lines: Seattle-Blake Island (13 min walk)
Seattle • Lines: Seattle-Bremerton, Seattle-Winslow (17 min walk)