Embassy Theatre (Fort Wayne) facts for kids
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} The Embassy Theatre is a fantastic performing arts center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. It has 2,471 seats, making it a big place for shows! When it first opened in 1928, it was called the Emboyd Theatre. Back then, it was a "movie palace," which means it was a fancy place to watch movies. It also hosted "vaudeville" shows, which were live performances with different acts like music, comedy, and dance. Today, the Embassy Theatre is a popular spot for many live events.
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A postcardshowing the Emboyd and Indiana Hotel around 1930–1945.
Embassy Theatre featuring the Grande Page Pipe Organ.
Contents
- The Indiana Hotel Connection
- The Amazing Pipe Organ
- Becoming a Historic Landmark
- Modern Shows and Updates
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Embassy Theater and Indiana Hotel
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 Location in Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Built | 1926 |
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| Architect | John Eberson |
| NRHP reference No. | 75000041 |
| Added to NRHP | September 5, 1975 |
History of the Embassy Theatre
The theatre has a long and interesting history. It got its current name, the Embassy Theatre, in 1952.
The Indiana Hotel Connection
Right next to the Embassy Theatre is the seven-story Indiana Hotel. This hotel is connected to the theatre. The lobby and mezzanine (a kind of balcony floor) of the Indiana Hotel were also restored in 1995.
The Amazing Pipe Organ
The Embassy Theatre is home to a very special instrument: a huge Page theater organ. This organ has 1,100 pipes! Imagine all those pipes making music. It was carefully restored between 1976 and 1996, so it sounds amazing today.
Becoming a Historic Landmark
In 1975, the Embassy Theatre was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as an important historical building. That same year, the theatre reopened its doors as a performing arts center.
Modern Shows and Updates
Since it reopened, the Embassy Theatre has hosted many different types of events. You can see concerts, exciting Broadway shows, beautiful symphony performances, and fun family shows. The stage itself was made bigger in 1995. It now measures about 44 feet by 54 feet. A new, bright marquee (the sign out front) was added in 2005. There were also improvements made to the sidewalks and curbs outside the theatre.
