The B. Marcus Priteca Collection

Born in Glasgow in 1889, B. Marcus Priteca emigrated to Seattle in 1909 and became one of the most influential theater architects of the early 20th century. Best known for his collaboration with vaudeville impresario Alexander Pantages, Priteca designed more than 150 theaters across North America, including the Hollywood Pantages Theatre and Seattle’s Admiral and Magnolia Theatres. Renowned for creating a sense of luxury on modest budgets, he remained active in architecture for decades and was named a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects in 1951.