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Building History

Originally part of the theatre chain owned by Casper "Claude" Schmidt Jensen (born 09/22/1881 in Richmond, UT-d. 09/05/1950 in Portland, OR) and John von Herberg (born Peter Coyle, 1880-1947), the Neptune Theatre opened on 11/16/1921. Like many mixed-use projects of 1910s-1930s, the theatre was embedded in a three-story commercial property that also included first-floor retail space and offices on the upper two floors. (For more on the Jensen and Herberg partnership, see Eric Flom, "Seattle's Venetian Theater reopens on February 11, 1927," article written 02/25/2006,Accessed 10/10/2011.)

In 1938, Claude Jensen was President of the Pioneer Securities Company, Sound Theatres, Incorporated and Yakima Amusement Company. He was also Treasurer of First National Theatres, Incorporated. He resided in Portland, OR, in 1920 and 1938. (See Seattle, Washington, City Directory, 1938, p. 802.)

In 2015, Neptune Theatre LLC owned the building.

Building Notes

The Neptune occupied a 11,405-square foot (0.26-acre) lot. It contained, in 2015, 29,636 gross square feet, 23,163 net.

Alterations

Renovations went on c. 2010-2011 to transform the Neptune from a film theatre to a performing arts center. The King County Assessor listed the changes: "Change of use from motion picture theater to performing arts theater with accessory drinking estblishment, with interior alterations, and occupy per plans." (See King County, Department of Assessments, "Property Assessment Record for KIng County Parcel #1142000235," accessed 02/12/2015.) A grand-reopening for the Neptune Theatre occurred on 09/25/2011 with a showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

In 2019, the Neptune Theatre got a new LED marquis sign that announced upcoming musical performers.

PCAD id: 8616