Beautiful Theatres Series: United Palace Theatre, New York
United Palace Theatre, New York The United Palace Theatre (originally called The Leow’s 175th Street Theatre) is located in Washington Heights, Manhattan. It was built as a grand movie theatre in the 1930s by Architect Thomas W. Lamb and is one of five Loew’s “Wonder Theatres” (lavish movie... Read More
Beautiful Theatres Series: Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre, Canada
Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre, Canada Situated in Toronto, The Elgin (formally known as Loew’s Yonge Street Theatre until 1978) and Winter Garden Theatre was built in 1913 by Marcus Loew and designed by Thomas Lamb. This venue is the world’s last operating double-decker or stacked... Read More
Beautiful Theatres Series: Teatro Amazonas, Brazil
Teatro Amazonas, Brazil During the turn of the 20th Century the Amazonian Region of Brazil was exporting a high amount from its rubber plantations. This resulted in wealthy rubber barons trying to recreate the lavish lifestyle of Europe by building an Opera House in the middle of the rainforest:... Read More
Beautiful Theatres Series: Palau de la Musica Catalana, Spain
Palau de la Musica Catalana, Spain The Palau de la Musica Catalana (Palace of Catalan Music) was opened in 1908. It was designed by architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner for the Orfeó Català and is a great example of Catalan Art Nouveai Architecture. The project was financed by the society and... Read More