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Warner Egyptian Theatre	Photograph: Silent Era image collection.
Address	2316 East Colorado Boulevard
Opening Night Seating Capacity	1200?
Original Theatre Owner	Henry Warner
Original Theatre Architect	Kenneth A. Gordon
Years of Operation	6 May 1925-1940 (Warner Egyptian); 1940-1987 (Uptown)
Type of Musical Accompaniment	Small orchestra and Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ
Current Status	Restoration in progress
The Warner Egyptian Theatre operated as such from 1925 through circa 1940. Circa 1940, the theatre was renamed the Uptown Theatre, a name under which it operated until 1987. From 1987, the building was used as a warehouse until December 2002, when restoration efforts began. After restoration, the theatre will reopen as the Oasis Historical Theatre. References: Pasadena Star News website : with additional information provided by James L. Perry and Joe Vogel.