Downtown in Glendale in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Alex Theatre
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 7, 2020
1. Alex Theatre Marker
Alex Theatre has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
1925 Theatre Building Arthur G. Lindley & Charles R. Selkirk, architects.
1940 Marquee & Tower S. Charles Lee, architect.
Erected by City of Glendale. (Marker Number 20.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.
Location. 34° 8.933′ N, 118° 15.288′ W. Marker is in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Downtown. It is on Brand Boulevard south of California Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 216 N Brand Boulevard, Glendale CA 91203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s The Valley the San Fernando Valley, in Greater Los Angeles, and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Glendale Y.M.C.A. (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Security Trust and Savings Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away); Glendale Main Post Office (approx. Ό mile away); Korean Comfort Women Statue (approx. 0.4 miles away); Masonic Temple (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hotel Glendale
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Regarding Alex Theatre. Opened on September 4, 1925, the Alex Theatre was built by US West Coast theatre magnate Claude L. Langley, who named it for his son Claude Alexander.
Langley was interested in Greek art history which is likely why the Alex was designed with a Greek theme, along with some Roman and Egyptian touches.
The Alex Theatre closed in the early 1990s. It was purchased by the City of Glendale and underwent a full restoration, reopening at the end of 1993.
In 1977 it was declared City of Glendale Historical Landmark No. 20.
Also see . . . Alex Theatre. (Submitted on February 12, 2020.)
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 7, 2020
2. Alex Theatre Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 7, 2020
3. Marquee & Tower
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 26, 2020
4. Marquee & Tower
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 7, 2020
5. Theatre Building
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 519 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 12, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
