Landmark Theater

6 North Laurel Street, Monroe Park
Richmond Virginia
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Landmark Theater, Richmond, Virginia
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This 3,565 seat theater, to the west of downtown Richmond, was originally the Acca Temple Shrine for the Shriner's. It has the largest proscenium stage on the East Coast and also has a large ballroom.
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Landmark Trivia

  • According to Richmond's Department of Parks, Recration and Community Facilities, the Landmark Theater has the largest proscenium stage on the East Coast.
  • Formerly known as "The Mosque", the theater was renamed "Landmark" because it was one of the best known buildings in Richmond.
  • The building also has a 18,000 square feet ballroom that can hold 1,100 people.
  • The Landmark was constructed in 1926 to be used by the Shriners as the Acca Temple Shrine.
  • The theater has a seating capacity of 3,565 persons.

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