8. The Cold Water Cooling System of the Kings Theatre Was the First in the United States

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Below the seats and in the rows of the theatre, you’ll come across grates in the floor. This was part of the existing HVAC cooling system, the first of its kind in the United States, and much of the original ductwork was salvaged in the restoration.