Retro Dome

1694 Saratoga Avenue,
San Jose, CA 95129

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Previously operated by: Century Theatres

Architects: Vincent G. Raney

Previous Names: Century 25

Phone Numbers: Box Office: 408.984.5610

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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.

Contributed by Kate

Recent comments (view all 30 comments)

TLSLOEWS
TLSLOEWS on July 1, 2010 at 11:58 am

Good Luck,from the photos I see how this theatre got its name.

AlanSmithee
AlanSmithee on September 20, 2010 at 2:05 am

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?

antoniomontana
antoniomontana on May 18, 2013 at 10:15 pm

Now closed after a successful run. Awaiting the bulldozer.

antoniomontana
antoniomontana on November 16, 2013 at 1:02 pm

Retrodome/Guggenheim is now in Century 21 complex

tahamaki
tahamaki on January 7, 2014 at 4:11 pm

Demolished as of Jan 6, 2014.

Paul Fortini
Paul Fortini on July 18, 2014 at 8:27 am

I saw some of the photos of this place.

It reminds me a little of the now-demolished Civic Arena in Pittsburgh.

LC
LC on August 15, 2015 at 4:40 pm

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.

Joe Vogel
Joe Vogel on August 15, 2015 at 5:54 pm

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.

rivest266
rivest266 on April 18, 2024 at 2:42 pm

Opened May 28th, 1969. Grand opening ad posted.

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