Davis in Yolo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Varsity Theatre

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 24, 2020

1. Varsity Theatre Marker

Inscription. Built in 1949-50 to replace the original Davis Varsity, located one block east. The current Varsity Theatre exemplifies Streamline Moderne architecture, which emphasizes smooth curves and horizontal lines to give a feeling of speed.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.

Location. 38° 32.596′ N, 121° 44.421′ W. Marker is in Davis, California, in Yolo County. It is on Second Street west of F Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 616 Second Street, Davis CA 95616, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro,

in Sacramento Valley,

and specifically in the Central Valley.

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: Dresbach-Hunt-Boyer Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the First Yolo County Public Library Branch

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic City Hall (about 400 feet away); Remembering the Terminal Hotel Building (about 500 feet away); After a Fire, the City of Davis is Created (about 500 feet away); Davis Subway (about 700 feet away); First Train Arrives in Davisville (about 700 feet away); SP Depot (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Davis.

Varsity Theatre Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 24, 2020

2. Varsity Theatre Marker - wide view

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 24, 2020

3. Varsity Theatre Marker - wide view

Varsity Theatre Additional Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 24, 2020

4. Varsity Theatre Additional Marker

"First opened June 9, 1950 as the Varsity Movie Theatre
Renovated and reopened October 10, 1992 as a Performing Arts & Conference Center."

Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 309 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 24, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.