The Columbia City Theater in Seattle, Washington has a rich history that includes being a vaudeville theater, movie theater, and a venue for live music and performances: 

• ConstructionBuilt in stages between 1920 and 1923, the theater was originally a candy shop, then a vaudeville theater, and finally an early cinema.
• Seattle Jazz boomThe Columbia City Theater was a major part of the Seattle Jazz boom in the 1940s, hosting performers like Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, and Fats Waller.
• Cultural hubThe theater has been a vital part of Seattle’s cultural fabric, hosting performers like Jimi Hendrix and Wilco. It’s also been an artist’s commune, and has hosted underground raves.
• New owners – In 2022, the theater was purchased by Rainier Avenue Radio and The Cultural Space Agency.