Federal Theater

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The Federal Theater at Federal & 38th stopped showing films in the 1970s. Built in 1923,
the building had an Art Deco makeover in 1948 by architect Charles Strong, who also
designed the Art Deco apartments of Poet’s Row on Capitol Hill around the same time
period.

You can that the original 1920s theater is recessed behind the update. Not only was the
marquee added, but the storefronts were extended out.

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You can see the original terra cotta theater name and year behind the Art Deco marquee.

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2 Responses to “Federal Theater”

Ken September 27th, 2011 at 10:18 am

I remember seeing movies at the Federal when I was a kid: “A Boy 10 Feet Tall,” “The Incredible Mr. Limpet,” Elvis in “Harem Scarum” ….

Will the Oriental Theater continue surviving the test of time? | 8z Real Estate August 27th, 2012 at 4:11 pm

[...] the charm of a historic theater, many others have been sold and converted to other functions.  Federal Theater on 38th and Federal is now the home of Victory Outreach church, the Holiday theater at 32nd and [...]

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