Empress Theatre is a historical landmark located in downtown Vallejo , California built in 1911 . It was re-opened in 2008 after nearly 20 years of disuse following the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake . The one room movie house has undergone complete renovation and seismic retrofit . Operated as a non-profit , it now shows movies , hosts live performances , and is rented for private events
1989 Loma Prieta earthquake
1989 Loma Prieta earthquake
Empress Theatre (California)