Capitol Theater (Manila)
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The Capitol Theater was an Art deco theater in Manila, Philippines. It was built during the 1930s along Escolta Street, part of the city's primary commercial district, together with the Lyric Theater. It was designed with a double-balcony by National Artist Juan Nakpil and that was considered a rare feat during that era.[2]
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Capitol Theater | |
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General information | |
Status | Demolished |
Type | Theater building |
Architectural style | Art deco |
Location | Escolta, Manila |
Address | Escolta Street |
Town or city | Binondo, Manila |
Country | Philippines |
Coordinates | 14.5972°N 120.9777°E / 14.5972; 120.9777 |
Groundbreaking | 1930 |
Inaugurated | January 8, 1935 [1] |
Demolished | 2020 |
Owner | Roxan Inc. |
Technical details | |
Material | Concrete |
Floor area | 3,067 m2 (33,010 sq ft) |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Juan Nakpil |
Other information | |
Seating capacity | 1,100 |
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