1. The exterior of the Fox Theater as it looked in 1931. File
2. Cashier Rachel Roman handles a carload of customers. Photo by Sandra Bancroft-Billings/The Spokesman-Review
3. Above: One of the art-deco touches at the theater is a star light in the ceiling of the main theater. Photo by Sandra Bancroft-Billings/The Spokesman-Review
4. Left: The main theater still seats 1,400, but rarely approaches capacity with bargain movie crowds. Photo by Sandra Bancroft-Billings/The Spokesman-Review
5. A two-year renovation of the Fox Theatre includes new carpeting in the lobby. Photo by Sandra Bancroft-Billings/The Spokesman-Review
6. A crowd of 20,000 showed up for the Fox Theatre's grand opening on Sept. 3, 1931, that included a gala ceremony presided over by five movie stars of the day. File/The Spokesman-Review