Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

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Old Lobero Theatre

Photographed By Michael Kindig, April 11, 2009

1. Old Lobero Theatre Marker

Inscription. Jose Lobero opened the region's first legitimate theatre on this site February 22, 1873. For many years the old theatre was the center of social life in Santa Barbara. A new Lobero Theatre, opened in 1924 on the same site, continues to serve the cultural interests of the area.

Erected 1974 by State Deparment of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the County of Santa Barbara, Lobero Theatre Foundation, and Tierra De Oro Parlor No. 304, N.D.G.W. (Marker Number 361.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Hispanic Americans. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 34° 25.286′ N, 119° 41.99′ W. Marker was in Santa Barbara, California, in Santa Barbara County. Marker was at the intersection of East Canon Perdido Street and Anacapa Street, on the right when traveling west on East Canon Perdido Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 27 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this location. Jose Lobero's Opera House (here, next to this marker); The Oreña Adobe (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hill-Carrillo Adobe (about 500 feet away); De La Guerra Plaza (about 500 feet away); Site of Royal Spanish Presidio (about 500 feet away); The Rochin Adobe (about 700 feet away); Rochin-Birabent Adobe (about 700 feet away); Santa Barbara Presidio (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Barbara.

Marker is Missing image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, 2017

2. Marker is Missing

City Landmark image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, March 26, 2020

3. City Landmark

Old Lobero Theatre image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, April 11, 2009

4. Old Lobero Theatre

The Nearby Marker "Old Lobero Theatre" is visible over the center entrance door.

Photographed By Craig Baker, 2017

5. Old Lobero Theatre

Ticket Office image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, April 11, 2009

6. Ticket Office

Lobero Theatre image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, April 11, 2009

7. Lobero Theatre

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 898 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on November 7, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1. submitted on December 16, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 2. submitted on November 7, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on April 2, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on December 16, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 5. submitted on November 7, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6, 7. submitted on December 16, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.