Carlsbad in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Carlsbad Theatre

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 15, 2017

1. The Carlsbad Theatre Marker

Inscription. The Carlsbad Theatre had its grand opening on February 8, 1927 with the showing of the film "It" starring Clara Bow. Mr. A.J. Clark, the developer and manager, hosted the ceremonies. The Theatre featured a full stage, fly gallery, orchestra pit, pipe organ, and flyable movie screen. The original cost was $40,000. In 1939 it was renamed the Iris Theatre and in 1943 it was known as the Sylvia Theatre. The Samuels family owned and operated the Theatre from 1946 to 1961, known then as the Carlsbad Theatre. The Donald C. Dunham family purchased the Theatre in 1961 and showed movies until the late 80's. Renovated in 1999, the Carlsbad Village Theatre serves the community as a multipurpose entertainment venue for live stage and music performances, group meetings and large cinema screen presentations.

Erected by Carlsbad Historic Preservation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is February 27, 1927.

Location. 33° 9.68′ N, 117° 21.003′ W. Marker is in Carlsbad, California, in San Diego County. It is on State Street near Grand Avenue, on the right

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when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2822 State Street, Carlsbad CA 92008, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: El Camino Real Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Carlsbad Santa Fe Depot (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Capt. John A. Frazier (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Michael's By-the-Sea Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carlsbad by the Sea Retirement Community (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carlsbad's First Firehouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Twin Inns (approx. 0.2 miles away); North County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlsbad.

The Carlsbad Theatre and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 15, 2017

2. The Carlsbad Theatre and Marker

Bow's Got IT image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Contemporary Poster, circa 1927

3. Bow's Got IT

Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 793 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.