Fat Ham Wilma Theater

The Wilma Theatre is a cinema and events venue in Missoula, Montana, United States. It was built in 1921 by William "Billy" Simons and dedicated to his wife, light opera artist Edna Wilma. Designed by Norwegian architect Ole Bakke and his assistant H. E. Kirkemo, the steel-framed highrise features hallmarks of Sullivanesque architecture. The theatre is part …
The Wilma Theatre is a cinema and events venue in Missoula, Montana, United States. It was built in 1921 by William "Billy" Simons and dedicated to his wife, light opera artist Edna Wilma. Designed by Norwegian architect Ole Bakke and his assistant H. E. Kirkemo, the steel-framed highrise features hallmarks of Sullivanesque architecture. The theatre is part of an eight-story complex that was the first steel-framed high-rise building in Missoula, and includes the main 1400-seat hall, a lounge, three banquet rooms, a restaurant, apartments and offices. The theatre interior is decorated with Louis XIV Style gilt trim.
  • Capacity: 1,400
  • Opened: 1921
  • Architect: H.E. Kirkemo, Ole Bakke
  • Architectural style: Chicago
  • Address: 131 South Higgins Avenue · Missoula, Montana · United States
  • Current use: cinema and events venue
  • NRHP reference No.: 79001407

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