Neptune
A historic 1921 theater in Seattle's University District with a nautical theme, originally built as a silent film palace and now operated by Seattle Theatre Group as a performing arts and live music venue.
Historic note: Originally opened November 16, 1921 as the U-Neptune Theatre, a silent film palace designed by architect Henderson Ryan with a nautical theme inspired by King Neptune. Featured taupe and blue decor, sea scene murals, and Neptune-head wall sconces. Screened X-rated movies in the 1970s, then repertory and indie cinema in the 1980s-1990s, including a record-setting 14-year run of weekly midnight Rocky Horror Picture Show screenings. Closed for a $720,000 renovation in January 2011, reopened September 25, 2011 as a performing arts and music venue. The renovation saved the building from demolition for the adjacent U District Link light rail station. Designated a Seattle landmark in 2014.