It reflects the character of a palace and is the result of efforts by entrepreneur Henry T. Moore and Tacoma architect Roland E.

The theater is freestanding, with a dramatic view on an incline with a classical façade sheathed of glazed white terra cotta.

Three arched openings form a semi-circular arcaded entry with a ticket window, a double leaf glass door, and terrazzo flooring and marble kickplating.

The fenestration on the upper facade of the turret-like corner mirrors the arcaded entry below and features three sets of segmented arch windows.

The stuccoed wall surface is divided into six bays along the length by terra cotta piers of classical design.

The decorative terra cotta parapet extends the entire length with lighted finials where the piers abut the cornice line.

[2] The Market Street front has a replicated storefront on the corner and a stairwell from an emergency exit serving the auditorium below.

[2] The interior includes a lobby, auditorium with balcony, projection booth, a shallow stage with proscenium, backstage dressing areas, mechanical rooms, and commercial space.

Along the auditorium on the second floor are the manager's office, restroom facilities, waiting or smoking rooms, storage, and the corner commercial spaces.

The upper level was redesigned in 1991 and includes restroom facilities and a small rehearsal hall and the replicated corner storefront.

[2] The 1991 rehabilitation updated the technical and mechanical systems, restored the lobby, and applied an interior color scheme similar original.