Tower Theatre, Fresno

Name: Tower Theatre
Address: Fresno, United States
Telephone: +1 559-485-9050

#6 among attractions in Fresno

Top attraction, Theater, Concerts and shows

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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 (84 years ago)Capacity: 761Coordinates: 36°45'29"N, 119°48'7"W

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Fresno High-Roeding (Tower District)Fresno United States

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+1 559-485-9050

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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.

1.2 miW
Animal park with cafe and gift shop
Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Fresno
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Park, Theme park, Amusement park
Playland, Fresno
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1.1 miW
Park, Playground
Roeding Park, Fresno
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1.6 miSE
Church
Saint John the Baptist Cathedral, Fresno
41 min walk • Saint John the Baptist Cathedral is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno, located at 2814 Mariposa Street, in Fresno, California. The parish was established in 1882. In 1878, Catholic settlers in the area recognized the need for a church and began to raise funds.
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36°44'29"N • 119°47'46"W
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Italianate architecture
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Greek Revival architecture
Einstein House, Fresno
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0.7 miNE
Universities and schools
Fresno City College, Fresno
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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0.9 miNE
Universities and schools
State Center Community College District, Fresno
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