Garland Theater

SPOKANE, UNITED STATES · 1945

Garland Theater

An independent movie house in Spokane’s Garland District, opened in 1945 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.

At a glance

The Garland Theater is an independent movie theater in the Garland District of Spokane, Washington. It stands in the North Hill neighborhood and has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 2013.

History

The theater opened on November 22, 1945, nearly three months after the end of World War II. Its first program paired It’s a Pleasure with Double Exposure. In 1988 the Garland became a discount theater.

What you see

When it was built, the Garland was considered one of the premier theaters of the West. Today it reads as both a classic and a modern movie theater.

Cultural significance

Its National Register listing acknowledges the theater’s place in Spokane’s architectural and commercial history. It remains an independent operation.

Key facts

City: Spokane, Washington
Country: United States
Coordinates: 47.69361111, -117.42555556
National Register of Historic Places: listed 2013

Practical information & getting there

The theater is located in the Garland District, in the North Hill neighborhood of Spokane. Check current showtimes and admission directly with the theater before visiting.

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