Built as a motion picture palace, the facade is a stunning display of cream white and polychrome terra cotta. The Washington Street landmark is now home of live theater via Trinity Repertory Company.
Name: Emery’s Majestic TheatreLocation: 201 Washington StreetYear Completed: 1917Architect: William R Walker & SonStyle: Beaux ArtsGuide to Providence Architecture: Majestic Theatre Google Map
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Majestic Theatre, 201 Washington Street, built in 1917 to plans of William R. Walker & Son. The ornate terra cotta facade now houses the Trinity Repertory Company.
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Majestic Theatre, 201 Washington Street, built in 1917 to plans of William R. Walker & Son. The ornate terra cotta facade now houses the Trinity Repertory Company.
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Majestic Theatre, 201 Washington Street, built in 1917 to plans of William R. Walker & Son. The ornate terra cotta facade now houses the Trinity Repertory Company.
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Majestic Theatre, 201 Washington Street, built in 1917 to plans of William R. Walker & Son. The ornate terra cotta facade now houses the Trinity Repertory Company.
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Majestic Theatre, 201 Washington Street, built in 1917 to plans of William R. Walker & Son. The ornate terra cotta facade now houses the Trinity Repertory Company.
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Majestic Theatre, 201 Washington Street, built in 1917 to plans of William R. Walker & Son. The ornate terra cotta facade now houses the Trinity Repertory Company.
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Majestic Theatre, 201 Washington Street, built in 1917 to plans of William R. Walker & Son. The ornate terra cotta facade now houses the Trinity Repertory Company.
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Majestic Theatre, 201 Washington Street, built in 1917 to plans of William R. Walker & Son. The ornate terra cotta facade now houses the Trinity Repertory Company.
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Majestic Theatre, 201 Washington Street, built in 1917 to plans of William R. Walker & Son. The ornate terra cotta facade now houses the Trinity Repertory Company.
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Majestic Theatre, 201 Washington Street, built in 1917 to plans of William R. Walker & Son. The ornate terra cotta facade now houses the Trinity Repertory Company.
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Majestic Theatre, 201 Washington Street, built in 1917 to plans of William R. Walker & Son. The ornate terra cotta facade now houses the Trinity Repertory Company.
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Majestic Theatre, 201 Washington Street, built in 1917 to plans of William R. Walker & Son. The ornate terra cotta facade now houses the Trinity Repertory Company.
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Majestic Theatre, 201 Washington Street, built in 1917 to plans of William R. Walker & Son. The ornate terra cotta facade now houses the Trinity Repertory Company.
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Majestic Theatre, 201 Washington Street, built in 1917 to plans of William R. Walker & Son. The ornate terra cotta facade now houses the Trinity Repertory Company.
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Majestic Theatre, 201 Washington Street, built in 1917 to plans of William R. Walker & Son. The ornate terra cotta facade now houses the Trinity Repertory Company.
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Majestic Theatre, 201 Washington Street, built in 1917 to plans of William R. Walker & Son. The ornate terra cotta facade now houses the Trinity Repertory Company.
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Majestic Theatre, 201 Washington Street, built in 1917 to plans of William R. Walker & Son. The ornate terra cotta facade now houses the Trinity Repertory Company.
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Majestic Theatre, 201 Washington Street, built in 1917 to plans of William R. Walker & Son. The ornate terra cotta facade now houses the Trinity Repertory Company.
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