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Then & Now - Life Theater

September 12, 2008

Life Theater can also be found along Quezon Boulevard in Quiapo Manila. It was constructed in 1950s and designed by National Artist Pablo Antonio who also designed the Ideal Theater in Avenida. This art deco theater had a maximum capacity of 800 people.

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(Life Theater - Old Photo)

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(Now Villonco BLDG - Sept. 2008 Photo)

Life Theater used to be one of the most prime theaters in Manila during 1950s. The Life Theater closed its operations as a theater and is now a shopping center. The building is now renamed as the Villonco Building.

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