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The Fremont Theater is a historic movie theater in
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Cinemas and movie theaters in California Buildings and structures in San Luis Obispo, California Streamline Moderne architecture in California Theatres completed in 1942 Tourist attractions in San Luis Obispo County, California 1942 establishments in California {{US-theat-struct-stub
The Fremont Theater is a historic movie theater in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo (; Spanish for " St. Louis the Bishop", ; Chumash: ''tiłhini'') is a city and county seat of San Luis Obispo County, in the U.S. state of California. Located on the Central Coast of California, San Luis Obispo is roughly halfwa ...
in the United States of America
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. It is among the last Streamline Moderne theaters built by architect S. Charles Lee
S. Charles Lee (September 5, 1899 - January 27, 1990) was an American architect recognized as one of the most prolific and distinguished motion picture theater designers on the West Coast.
Life
Early life
Simeon Charles Levi was born in Chicag ...
. It opened in 1942 on the eve of U.S. entry to World War II
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. Throughout its early years it served both as a moving pictures theater and a live theater. It hosted war bond
War bonds (sometimes referred to as Victory bonds, particularly in propaganda) are debt securities issued by a government to finance military operations and other expenditure in times of war without raising taxes to an unpopular level. They are ...
shows in early years and later hosted such attractions as Adam Ant
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and Yes.
In the late 20th century, developers wanted to raze the building to install a new multiplex, but public outcry saved the theater. The company built its multiplex next door, capitalizing off the historic structure while also supporting it financially with the additional screens.
The theater is now one of the main locations for the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival
The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival (SLOIFF) is an American film festival held in San Luis Obispo, California. It is a six-day annual event, showcasing contemporary and classic film screenings at the historic Fremont Theater, the Pal ...
.
See also
*City of San Luis Obispo Historic Resources The City of San Luis Obispo Historic Resources consists of buildings and sites designated by the City of San Luis Obispo, California, as historic resources.
A map displaying the locations of San Luis Obispo's designated historic resources can be v ...
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Cinema Treasures
Cinemas and movie theaters in California Buildings and structures in San Luis Obispo, California Streamline Moderne architecture in California Theatres completed in 1942 Tourist attractions in San Luis Obispo County, California 1942 establishments in California {{US-theat-struct-stub