The Alameda Theater was part of the American dream envisioned by G.A. "Tano" Lucchese. On March 9, 1949, Mr. Lucchese opened the theater with pride and vision "as a permanent symbol of good faith and understanding between the Latin-American and Anglo-American where they might share and recognize two different cultures." Tomas Ybarra Frausto, Rockefeller Foundation Scholar, calls The Alameda Theater "the Apollo Theater for Latinos living in the United States."

Once the largest movie palace in the nation dedicated to Spanish-language entertainment, The Alameda Theater featured films of the golden age of Mexican cinema & the performing arts. The Alameda played host to many of the greats from the golden age of Mexican cinema including: Pedro Infante, Cantinflas, Maria Felix, and Vicente Fernandez.

Housed within the historic International Building which was once home to the Mexican Consulate and the first Mexican Chamber of Commerce in the U.S. Built as a symbol of greater cultural understanding and Pan-American relations. In 1949 the theater was awarded the winner of the most outstanding theater in the country.

Funds are currently being raised to renovate the theater and once restored, the Alameda Theater will be faithfully returned to its vintage condition and will seat 2,400 patrons in beautiful splendor.