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The Pantages Theatre
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The Pantages Theatre in downtown Minneapolis is named for the Greek immigrant Alexander Pantages. The Minneapolis location opened in October 27, 1916 was the 26th theatre of what would eventually be a total of 500 theatres opened nationwide by Mr. Pantages.
The Minneapolis Pantages, located at 824 Hennepin Avenue, was designed by Minneapolis architectural firm Kees & Colburn. It was originally conceived as a twelve-story complex in Beaux Arts style, but was scaled back to a two-story Art Modern facade with a Beaux art interior that accommodated 1600 people.
The building cost approximately $15,000 to construct and was credited as having the first air-conditioning in Minneapolis. The innovative air-conditioning system involved cooling the air with ice. Alexander Pantages also created the mezzanine, a carpeted lobby on the balcony level with restrooms and telephones. The first show at the Minneapolis Pantages Theatre was a variety lineup that included singers, comedians, and even a banjo player.
The great history of this theatre and its fantastic Hennepin Avenue location makes this venue a hot spot in Minneapolis.
The Pantages Theater serves as very functional little brother to the Orpheum Theater. Pantages has the same majestic Hennepin Avenue theater atmosphere, but just on a smaller scale. If you have the rare chance to get tickets for a show at the Pantages, don't hesitate to visit the star little brother of Hennepin Avenue theaters.
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