Tower Theatre, Fresno
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The Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts is a historic Streamline Moderne mixed-use theater in Fresno, California. Built in 1939, it opened to the public on December 15, 1939, under the management of Fox West Coast Theater Corporation. The building was designed by S. Charles Lee, with its tower inspired by the "Star Pylon" at the 1939 New York World's Fair. The theater underwent a renovation and reopened as a performing arts center in 1990, after being closed as a repertory cinema in 1989 due to financial troubles. ()
Opened: 15 December 1939 (85 years ago)Capacity: 761Coordinates: 36°45'29"N, 119°48'7"W
Day trips
Tower Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Playland, Roeding Park, Saint John the Baptist Cathedral.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Tower Theatre?
Nearby attractions include Fresno City College, Fresno (19 min walk), State Center Community College District, Fresno (23 min walk).