| Historic Photos | Description | |
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 | Theatre Marquee 1936The North Park Theatre was constructed in 1928 by Emil Klicka and was designed by the Quayle Brothers' architectural firm. This marquee photo from the San Diego Historical Society collection shows one of the many popular movies at the theatre. | |
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Theatre MarqueeEmil Klicka worked closely with the Quayle Brothers to create a place for live stage productions with a fly-loft for scenery and backstage accommodations for vaudeville performers. The theatre was also built with sound equipment for the new "talkies" in cinema. Giant starring James Dean was one of the popular movies at the theatre. | |
| Theatre LobbyThe theatre was named the Klicka Building from 1929 until 1945 when it became known as the North Park Theatre. In 1976, the name of the building changed to Calvary Chapel when church services and activities were held there until 1980. | |
 | Theatre Curtain DetailThe interior was richly decorated in gold and black. This curtain detail shows that no expense was spared in making this an artistic expression in art and architecture, an appropriate location for ongoing celebration of the arts. | |
| Theatre StageAs this interior stage photo shows, the architecture was designed in the Spanish-Renaissance style. In 1929, the theatre had a seating capacity of 1200. This was Fox West Cost Movie Theatre Chain's most profitable theatre. Today, the theatre's facade is listed as a San Diego and California State historic landmark. |