The Alameda- Towne Theater
San Jose, CA
The Hester Theatre was San Jose's first neighborhood theater; it opened in 1926. The original architecture was Egyptian Spanish Revival. In 1952 the theater was renovated with an Art Deco Facade and renamed the Towne Theater.
The theater was taken over by BIG Cinemas in 2009 showing Indian Films. The theater closed in March due to Covid-19
the building is for sale.
Historical Photo was taken in 1959
B&W Arnold Del Carlo photo (left),Sourisseau Academy, SJSU
http://www.sourisseauacademy.org/
Color Photo Right: ©David C. Hill
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Originally shared on Explore San Jose · October 11, 2020