Inside the Mayan Theatre

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The Mayan Theatre was designed 1930 by Montana Fallis.

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Denver is extremely fortunate that this outstanding example of
Art Deco Mayan Revival has remained intact.

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Others involved included sculptor Julius Ambrusch and architect
Victor Hornbein.

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The Mayan was opened just as the stock market crash put an end to the construction
of Art Deco film theaters.

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This theater went through an unused period which helped preserve it from being renovated
and updated over the years.

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