Garland Theater

SPOKANE, UNITED STATES · 1945

Garland Theater

An independent movie theater that opened just after World War II, and still shows films in Spokane’s Garland District.

At a glance

The Garland Theater is an independent movie theater in Spokane, Washington. It stands in the Garland District, within the North Hill neighborhood. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.

History

The theater opened on November 22, 1945, almost three months after the end of World War II. Its first program paired two films: It’s a Pleasure and Double Exposure. At the time it was built, the Garland was seen as one of the premier theaters in the western United States.

It became a discount theater in 1988. In the years since, it has come to be seen as both a classic venue and a modern movie theater.

What you see

The Garland Theater occupies a prominent place within its namesake district. Specific architectural details are not documented in the available source material.

Cultural significance

Its listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013 recognized the theater’s role in Spokane’s cultural landscape. The building remains an independent venue, distinct from chain-operated cinemas.

Key facts

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

Practical information & getting there

The theater is located in the Garland District of Spokane’s North Hill neighborhood. Because it is an active cinema, showtimes and admission are best confirmed directly with the venue before your visit.

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