In 1926, Tampa Theatre opened beneath a twinkling indoor night sky; 100 years later, it reopened after a seven-month, $24.5 million restoration of its historic auditorium

• The restoration involved everything from decorative paint and plaster to plumbing, electrical systems, sound and lighting.
• In 1926, visitors to Tampa Theatre in Florida could watch a film beneath a ceiling designed to resemble a night sky, complete with twinkling stars and drifting clouds.
• A century later, the historic movie palace has reopened after a seven-month, $24.5 million restoration that refreshed its famous auditorium while upgrading the building for future audiences.