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Paramount Theatre

Paramount Theatre is a historic place in Oakland, Alameda County, California, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on August 14, 1973, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 73000395.

Oakland, Alameda County, CaliforniaListed August 14, 1973NRIS #73000395★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Paramount Theatre?

The Paramount Theatre is a 3,040-seat Art Deco concert hall located at 2025 Broadway in Downtown Oakland. When it was built in 1931, it was the largest multi-purpose theater on the West Coast, seating 3,476. Today, the Paramount is the home of the Oakland Symphony and the Oakland Ballet. It regularly plays host to R&B, jazz, blues, pop, rock, gospel, classical music, as well as ballets, plays, stand-up comedy, lecture series, special events, and screenings of classic movies from Hollywood's Golden Era.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Paramount Theatre
City
Oakland
County
Alameda County
State
California
Listed on the National Register
August 14, 1973
NRIS reference number
73000395
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
37.80970, -122.26853
When was Paramount Theatre listed on the National Register?

Paramount Theatre was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 14, 1973.

Where is Paramount Theatre located?

Paramount Theatre is located in Oakland, Alameda County, California at approximately 37.80970, -122.26853. See the map above.

Is Paramount Theatre a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Paramount Theatre is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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