After more than 50 years in its University District location, the Grand Illusion Cinema is closing its doors.
SEATTLE — Seattle’s oldest running movie theater is relocating, after more than 50 years in its University District location.
“Hold the memories of this place in our heart. But I think it’s time to move on and get out of here,” said Brian Alter, the executive director of Grand Illusion Cinema.
The small theaters sits in a nearly 1,200 square foot space in the U District, serving the community for the last 54 years.
“It’s pretty freaky,” said Alter. “The auditorium is relatively intact. The speakers are
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