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AKA: Majestic Theater, Downtown, Chico, CA; National Theatre, Downtown, Chico, CA
Structure Type: built works - performing arts structures - theatres
Designers: [unspecified]
Dates: constructed 1905
3 stories
The Majestic Theatre was located within the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge in Downtown Chico, CA. In 1919, the Majestic Theatre in Chico, CA, was part of the Ackerman and Harris Hippodrome Vaudeville Circuit that stretched from the Dakotas west to the Pacific Coast. Like many theatres, its name has changed over the years. While it was part of the T and D Jr. Enterprises chain, it became known as the National theatre (1930s) and the American Theatre in the 1940s. Following its fire, it has been known as the El Rey.
The Theatre suffered a fire in 1946, necessitating its remodeling. Its original Neoclassical design was covered by a modern facade.
PCAD id: 6173
