Blue, green and yellow tile adorn the exterior and some of the theater's interior. Plant life murals on lobby walls add a tropical feel. And daring pink tile gives the women's restroom a most unique look. Under the guidance of architect Killis Almond, Centro Alameda plans to restore those old fixtures and add to the theater. The stage is to be expanded from 19 feet to 50 feet deep.
Smaller theaters are to be built in other parts of the structure.
Restoration of the Alameda is one of several theater revival projects taken on in recent years downtown. The nearby Majestic Theatre, a 1920s-era theater, reopened in 1989 after a major restoration. And the smaller Empire Theatre is currently under renovation. Munoz envisions the new Alameda Theater as a home for Latino performing arts and a showcase for Tejano music. He also hopes the theater and surrounding area interest tourists who want to see another side of San Antonio in addition to the famous River Walk.