The old Alameda Theater at 318 West Houston Street, a gloriously extravagant example of Art Deco/Latin/Moderne architecture, is currently being meticulously renovated. When completed, the theater will be at the center of Arte en La Zona Cultural, a developing Latino cultural arts district. The theatre will also serve as headquarters for The Alameda, the non-profit arts organization which is the catalyst for these new developments.
 
In affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution, The Alameda will also be opening a regional history and culture museum in the Centro de Artes building in Market Square.
 

Museo American will be the first Smithsonian Affiliate in the US, and will honor the richness of the Latino contribution to American culture.