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KiMo: King of its Kind


Glowing cow skulls, fabulous deco-Pueblo style…Built in 1927 the KiMo is an Albuquerque landmark and one of our country’s great movie palaces. The KiMo personifies Albuquerque’s history and has lived many lives. Join us for this special documentary as we learn of the KiMo’s fascinating history from its birth, its heyday, facing the wrecking ball and being reborn.

December 18, 2005 | 34:39 | PRODUCER: Chris Purrington

New Mexico PBS homepage slideshow image of the KiMo Theatre by Rex Brown