Had an opportunity to take a free, two-hour tour of Seattle’s historic Paramount Theatre. The Paramount is a gem, opening March 1, 1928. Originally a movie palace, it offered a diverse entertainment experience, from silent films and vaudeville acts to orchestral music. Facing potential demolition in the mid-1990s, it was saved by Ida Cole and a group of supporters, undergoing a $33 million restoration. Today, it's now a protected National Historic Landmark with more than 2,800 seats, run by the