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

340 Central Avenue

Photographed by James King, October 9, 2014

1. 340 Central Avenue Marker

Inscription. This building was constructed in 1915 in conjunction with the Towne Theatre and served as the center for recreation in Fillmore. The first floor of the building included a one-lane bowling alley, four pool tables and a soda fountain. The second floor, which was damaged in the 1971 earthquake and had to be removed, once served as a dance hall for local residents. The hardwood tongue-and-groove flooring is still in place. The building still retains the copper ceiling installed when the building was initially constructed.

Erected by City of Fillmore.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 34° 23.996′ N, 118° 54.813′ W. Marker is in Fillmore, California, in Ventura County. It is on Central Avenue north of Main Street, on the right when traveling north. This building is just a little more than mid-block, north of the intersection of Central and Main. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 340 Central Avenue, Fillmore CA 93015, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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

Another marker is no longer nearby. 348 Central Avenue (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed

340 Central Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, October 9, 2014

2. 340 Central Avenue

missing).

Photographed by James King, October 9, 2014

3. 340 Central Avenue

Shown next to (on the left of) the Towne Theater building (338 Central Avenue).

Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 600 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on March 24, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 12, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.