May 24, 1989
The venue for decades was a top draw for shows and entertainment (“going to the Pan” was once a saying around L.A.) before gradually falling into disrepair. Then, on May 24, 1989 — 30 years ago today — it burned in a fire. For the auditorium, it was one more dramatic show.
Who designed the Pan-Pacific Auditorium?
Welton Becket
Pan Pacific Park/Architects
How big is Pan-Pacific Park?
Pan Pacific Park is a 1 mile (2,500-step) route located near Los Angeles, California, USA….Pan Pacific Park.
| Length | 1 mi |
|---|---|
| Est. Steps | 2500 |
What building was used in Xanadu?
the Pan-Pacific Auditorium
When the Los Angeles Convention Center opened in 1972, the Pan-Pacific Auditorium closed. Despite being added to the National Register of Historic Places., the venue was neglected and suffered damage during the years that followed. Thankfully it is preserved on celluloid thanks to the 1980 film Xanadu.
Where did they film the movie Xanadu?
Palisades Park, Malibu, California, USA (Kira first kisses Sonny.) Malibu Pier, Malibu, California, USA (Sonny falls into water.) Fiorucci Store, Beverly Hills, California, USA (Gene Kelly dance scene.)
Where did they film Xanadu?
Did Gene Kelly really skate in Xanadu?
Gene was 67, nearly 68, when he shot Xanadu. A very adept skater – on ice and roller skates – he did his own skating for the picture. A lot of things upset him about the movie and one he pointed out to me was the fact that, instead of filming him full-figure, they cut off his legs in a lot of the shots.
Which Muse was Kira in Xanadu?
8. She wasn’t just playing any muse. Though she’s hushed from speaking her true name out loud, Kira tries to tell Beck’s character that she’s actually “Terpsichore.” In Greek mythology, Terpsichore (literally “delight in dancing”) was the muse of dance and chorus.
When did the Pan Pacific Auditorium in Los Angeles Open?
September 27, 1989. The Pan-Pacific Auditorium, was a landmark structure in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles, California, once stood at 7600 West Beverly Boulevard near the site of Gilmore Field, an early Los Angeles baseball venue predating Dodger Stadium.
What is the Pan-Pacific Park known for?
Throughout the following 30 years the Pan-Pacific would host the Ice Capades and the Harlem Globetrotters, serve as home to the Los Angeles Monarchs of the Pacific Coast Hockey League along with UCLA ice hockey, UCLA men’s basketball, USC men’s basketball, professional tennis, car shows, political rallies and circuses.
What was the Pan Pacific used for in the 1940s?
During the 1940s it was used for audience-attended national radio broadcasts and in the 1950s for televised professional wrestling shows. At its height, most major indoor events in Los Angeles were held at the Pan-Pacific.
How big was the auditorium at Le Creuset?
The widely known and much photographed facade belied a modest rectilinear wooden structure resembling an overgrown gymnasium inside and out. The auditorium sprawled across 100,000 square feet (9,300 m 2) and had seating for up to 6,000.
