Converted to Borders Books and Music cleanly in 1996. Historic and seismic upgrades were done to the Varsity. The historical preservation requirement provide the capability of returning to a theatre in the future. Accents of the the old theatre abound. All the walls are now creme and all features are gold leafed.
Cherubs sit atop of pillars.
In 1995, the Crest received a one million dollar restoration to 1940s grandeur. Sacramento's last picture palace. Now called Rafael Film Center. 1989 - closed due to the SF earthquake. Restored by adding two smaller theatres and the place is intended to hold the Mill Valley Film Festival.