Retro Dome
1694 Saratoga Avenue,
San Jose,
CA
95129
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Additional Info
Previously operated by: Century Theatres
Architects: Vincent G. Raney
Previous Names: Century 25
Phone Numbers:
Box Office:
408.984.5610
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News About This Theater
- Jan 11, 2014 — Century 25 loses the fight
- Jun 14, 2012 — REMEMBERING CINERAMA (Part 53: San Jose)
- Sep 8, 2009 — Century 25 in San Jose becomes the Retro Dome
This dome theatre was opened by Century Theatres on May 28, 1969 with Paul Newman in “Winning”. Originally a single-screen theatre, it was twinned in November 1974.
Century 25 was part of the Westgate Mall complex, operated by Cinplex. It showed mostly independent/art-house fare.
In late-August 2009, it became the Retro Dome, presenting a mix of Classic movies and live performances. It was demolished on January 6, 2013.
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Recent comments (view all 30 comments)
Good Luck,from the photos I see how this theatre got its name.
Well, they REALLY blew it by not converting this back to the original large dome! And why would I go out to watch a DVD anyways?
Seats 275 and 350, respectively: http://www.sanjose.com/the-retro-dome-b24560822
Now closed after a successful run. Awaiting the bulldozer.
Retrodome/Guggenheim is now in Century 21 complex
Demolished as of Jan 6, 2014.
I saw some of the photos of this place.
It reminds me a little of the now-demolished Civic Arena in Pittsburgh.
The overview says Century 25 mostly screened independent or art house fare. I remember in the mid to late 70s they were showing major movie releases there; and in the early 80s, we used to go there and watch Tom Cruise films; I also remember watching Star Trek II there, for example. This was a great movie theater.
It might have switched to independent and art films in its later years, but when it opened, the Century 25 would have been a first-run house, just like the other domed suburban theaters being built by the Syufy/Century chain during that period.
Opened May 28th, 1969. Grand opening ad posted.