Lensic Theater
Performing arts center in Santa Fe, New Mexico / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Lensic Theater, located at 211 West San Francisco Street in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is an 821-seat theater designed by Boller Brothers of Kansas City, well-known movie-theater and vaudeville-house architects who designed almost one hundred theaters throughout the West and mid-West, including the KiMo Theater in Albuquerque. The pseudo-Moorish, Spanish Renaissance Lensic was built by Nathan Salmon and E. John Greer and opened on 24 June 1931. Its name derives from the initials of Greer's six grandchildren.
Address | 211 West San Francisco Street Santa Fe, New Mexico United States |
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Coordinates | 35°41′16.5″N 105°56′28″W |
Capacity | 821 |
Current use | performing arts center |
Construction | |
Opened | June 24, 1931 |
Rebuilt | 1999-2001 |
Architect | Boller Brothers |
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The Lensic was completely restored and renovated between 1999 and 2001, and provides Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico with a modern venue for the performing arts.[1]