 The cross-section of the exterior reveals the wooden brackets and tin soffits under the eaves of the tile roof, masterful detail easily overlooked given the current condition of the building.One of the grand old palaces of Washington, D.C., the Tivoli was almost saved by a group of local supporters during the 1970s.In 1976, the Tivoli was closed due to increased deterioration of the theater and the local area.