Get an early look inside Apple's newest store that's opening in an iconic theater after a meticulous 2-year renovation effort

First opened in 1927, the Tower Theater was the first to offer such modern features as motion pictures with sound, and "manufactured weather," also known as air conditioning.

Renowned motion-picture theater architect S. Charles Lee designed the space, including several cinematic and classically inspired flourishes.

The theater closed in 1988 and was largely unused apart from serving as a set for films like Coyote Ugly and The Gangster Squad.

Source: Los Angeles Theatres

The theater's original seats were removed for one production years ago, and now the main floor is home to Apple's latest gadgets.

Source: AmericanTheatre.org

The design team used techniques like laser modeling and forensic paint analysis to document and restore every inch of the building.

Each pane of stained glass and every crystal of the chandelier was individually removed and cleaned before being reassembled.

A presentation screen in the event area is reminiscent of the theater's original function...

...and the upper balcony now serves as a Genius Bar for personalized help.

Apple declined to share the total cost of the project, but several other theater renovations easily topped $30 million.

The store opens to customers at 10am on Thursday, June 24.