Egyptian Theatre

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Egyptian-style theaters are based on the traditional and historic design elements of Ancient Egypt. These theaters were part of the wave of Egyptian revival architecture that occurred after the 1922 discovery of King Tut's tomb by Howard Carter.

Early in the twentieth century, it is estimated that up to 100 of these theater types were constructed across the U.S. Many of them no longer exist, but there are many fine examples of this style still in use today. Conrad Schmitt Studios has played a big part in the restoration of these atmospheric theaters, including Egyptian Theatres in Ogden, Utah, Boise, Idaho, and DeKalb, Illinois.

[edit] Theatres in this style

Sorted by date of first opening.

• Grauman's Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood, California, 1922
• Peery's Egyptian Theatre, Ogden, Utah, 1924
• Mary G. Steiner Egyptian Theatre, Park City, Utah, 1926
• The Egyptian Theatre, Boise, Idaho, 1927
• Egyptian Theatre, Delta, CO, 1928
• Egyptian Theatre, DeKalb, Illinois [1], 1929

[edit] See also

• Egyptian revival
• Egyptomania