Built in 1929, the Orpheum Theatre was known by many as a “movie palace.” The Orpheum created an unforgettable experience for those who stopped in. Not only could you cool off from the desert heat with the air conditioning, but before every movie, the ceiling would come alive with the illusion of moving clouds across a blue sky. Every year, the Orpheum hosted a dance review. In the 1930s and ‘40s, numerous kids took dance classes, and once a year they would showcase their talents in front of an audience at the theater.