The Fox Theatre opened its door to the public on January 2, 1929 as The New Sequoia Theater by Ellis John Arkursh to show motion pictures. Touring Europe Arkush gathered all of his favorite architectural details from various venues to create the Moorish feel and style on the inside and the gothic feel on the exterior which was executed beautifully by the Reid & Reid architects of San Francisco.
Used mainly for motion pictures, the theater was purchased by the Fox West Coast Chain only a few months after the opening and it continued to be used for movie attractions for a number of years until the theater was closed for renovations in June 1950 for 4 months before re-opening its doors September 1950 for live performances and shows.
After its renovations the theater became a popular venue for such artists as Vanessa Williams, Etta James, Bill Cosby, Chris Isaak, Neil Young, Carl Palmer, Tony Bennett, Melissa Etheridge, and BB King.
In 2009 the theater went into foreclosure owing unpaid taxes and mortgage payments.[2] Coast Capital Income Fund, one of the creditors, planned to auction off the property in October of that year.[3]
In the summer of 2010, the Fox Theatre Redwood City was purchased by local entrepreneurs Eric Lochtefeld and Lori Lochtefeld,[4] along with Eric's company Dream Careers Inc. It was reopened in September 2010.[5]
In February 2017, it was announced that Peter Pau had acquired the theater.[6] The Lochtefelds stated that they planned to continue to operate the theater for four more years and then retire after operating the theater continuously for ten years.[7]
^Durand, Michelle (September 22, 2009). "Financial straits for Redwood City's Fox Theatre". San Mateo Daily Journal. Retrieved 2017-08-23.
^Bishop, Shaun (October 17, 2009). "Redwood City council to discuss Fox Theatre as foreclosure auction nears". Daily Camera. Retrieved 2017-08-23.
^Boyce, Dave (June 2, 2010). "Menlo Park native takes over at Fox Theatre". The Almanac. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
^"Fox Theatre Overview". Redwood City Fox Theatre. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
^Wood, Barbara (March 1, 2017). "Redwood City's Fox Theatre sold to Atherton businessman". Mountain View Voice. Retrieved 2017-08-23.
^Orr, John (March 1, 2017). "Redwood City's Fox Theatre changing hands again". The Mercury News. Retrieved 2017-08-23.
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theatre, redwood, city, california, theatre, redwood, city, opened, 1929, remodeled, 1950, listed, national, register, historic, places, 1994, theatrenew, sequoia, theaterfox, theatrelocation, within, francisco, areashow, francisco, areafox, theatrefox, theatr. The Fox Theatre in Redwood City CA opened in 1929 was remodeled in 1950 and was listed on National Register of Historic Places in 1994 1 Fox TheatreNew Sequoia TheaterFox TheatreLocation within San Francisco Bay AreaShow map of San Francisco Bay AreaFox TheatreFox Theatre California Show map of CaliforniaFox TheatreFox Theatre the United States Show map of the United StatesAddress2215 Broadway StreetRedwood City CaliforniaUnited StatesCoordinates37 29 11 N 122 13 47 W 37 48632 N 122 22962 W 37 48632 122 22962 Coordinates 37 29 11 N 122 13 47 W 37 48632 N 122 22962 W 37 48632 122 22962OwnerPeter PauTypeMovie palaceCapacity1 400Screens1Current useLive event venueConstructionOpenedJanuary 2 1929 1929 01 02 Reopened2010ArchitectReid amp ReidWebsitewww wbr foxrwc wbr comNew Sequoia Theater BuildingU S National Register of Historic PlacesArea0 6 acres 0 24 ha Built1928 95 years ago 1928 ArchitectReid amp ReidArchitectural styleLate Gothic RevivalNRHP reference No 94000431 1 Added to NRHP5 May 1994 Contents 1 History 2 Gallery 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksHistory EditThe Fox Theatre opened its door to the public on January 2 1929 as The New Sequoia Theater by Ellis John Arkursh to show motion pictures Touring Europe Arkush gathered all of his favorite architectural details from various venues to create the Moorish feel and style on the inside and the gothic feel on the exterior which was executed beautifully by the Reid amp Reid architects of San Francisco Used mainly for motion pictures the theater was purchased by the Fox West Coast Chain only a few months after the opening and it continued to be used for movie attractions for a number of years until the theater was closed for renovations in June 1950 for 4 months before re opening its doors September 1950 for live performances and shows After its renovations the theater became a popular venue for such artists as Vanessa Williams Etta James Bill Cosby Chris Isaak Neil Young Carl Palmer Tony Bennett Melissa Etheridge and BB King In 1993 the theater was inducted to the National Register of Historic Places 1 In 2009 the theater went into foreclosure owing unpaid taxes and mortgage payments 2 Coast Capital Income Fund one of the creditors planned to auction off the property in October of that year 3 In the summer of 2010 the Fox Theatre Redwood City was purchased by local entrepreneurs Eric Lochtefeld and Lori Lochtefeld 4 along with Eric s company Dream Careers Inc It was reopened in September 2010 5 In February 2017 it was announced that Peter Pau had acquired the theater 6 The Lochtefelds stated that they planned to continue to operate the theater for four more years and then retire after operating the theater continuously for ten years 7 Gallery Edit View from across plaza Front Entrance Concessions and stairsSee also Edit San Francisco Bay Area portalSan Mateo County History Museum National Register of Historic Places listings in San Mateo County California Fox TheatresReferences Edit a b c National Register Information System New Sequoia Theater Building 94000431 National Register of Historic Places National Park Service November 2 2013 Retrieved 2017 03 31 Durand Michelle September 22 2009 Financial straits for Redwood City s Fox Theatre San Mateo Daily Journal Retrieved 2017 08 23 Bishop Shaun October 17 2009 Redwood City council to discuss Fox Theatre as foreclosure auction nears Daily Camera Retrieved 2017 08 23 Boyce Dave June 2 2010 Menlo Park native takes over at Fox Theatre The Almanac Retrieved 2017 01 04 Fox Theatre Overview Redwood City Fox Theatre Retrieved 2017 01 04 Wood Barbara March 1 2017 Redwood City s Fox Theatre sold to Atherton businessman Mountain View Voice Retrieved 2017 08 23 Orr John March 1 2017 Redwood City s Fox Theatre changing hands again The Mercury News Retrieved 2017 08 23 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to New Sequoia Theater building Redwood City California Official website Fox Theatre at Cinema Treasures Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Fox Theatre Redwood City California amp oldid 1100673442, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
