San Jose Theatre (Johnsonverse)

The San Jose Theatre is a landmark theater located on Harry Road in San Jose, California. Built in 1918, the theater is owned by Johnson Theatres as its flagship theater, and holds world premieres for many Johnson Studios productions. Built as a movie palace, it was expanded and renovated into an Art Deco style in 1922.

The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 3, 1976. Its distinctive circular marquee and neon sign have been seen frequently in film, television, and other media.

History
In 1916, after a deal with

Architecture
The exterior features the original marquee. The lobby still features the original terrazzo floors and murals.