Fillmore in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

338 Central Avenue

The Towne Theatre

Photographed by James King, October 9, 2014

1. 338 Central Avenue Marker

Inscription. The Towne Theatre was constructed of unreinforced brick in 1918. The single-screen theater was used to show silent movies and the stage area was used for vaudeville. Mary Pickford performed here. The theater was closed due to extensive damage from the 1994 earthquake. The city purchased the theater and used grants from the State Historical Preservation Office to rebuild the structure. Restoration cost nearly $1 million to complete.

Erected by City of Fillmore.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.

Location. 34° 23.99′ N, 118° 54.812′ W. Marker is in Fillmore, California, in Ventura County. It is on Central Avenue north of Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 338 Central Avenue, Fillmore CA 93015, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

on Central Coast,

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific

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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: 340 Central Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 328 Central Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 320 Central Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Fillmore State Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); 362 Central Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 317 Central Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 364 Central Avenue (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fillmore's First Bank & Masonic Hall (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fillmore.

Another marker is no longer nearby. 348 Central Avenue (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding 338 Central Avenue. This marker has a few mistakes — Information provided by the Fillmore Historical Museum is often incorrect.
This theater opened in 1916 not 1918.
Mary Pickford

338 Central Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, October 9, 2014

2. 338 Central Avenue

did not perform here, her movie Daddy Long Legs was shown here.
The theater owner has placed the historical marker in storage.

Also see . . . Theater History. The Fillmore Theater website, history page. (Submitted on April 4, 2026.)

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 4, 2026

3. 338 Central Avenue Marker

The marker was taken down and placed in storage because it is not accurate.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 567 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on March 24, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. 3. submitted on April 4, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.