Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 29, 2022
1. Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium Marker
1939
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Mark Daniels, Architect
The Museum of Art & History
Erected by Santa Cruz County Museum of Art & History.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.
Location. 36° 58.439′ N, 122° 1.75′ W. Marker is in Santa Cruz, California, in Santa Cruz County. Marker is on Church Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is mounted to the left of the exterior arches. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz CA 95060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic City Hall Renovation (within shouting distance of this marker); Santa Cruz Fire Department (within shouting distance of this marker); Parr Apartments (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sheriff Albert Jones House (about 400 feet away); City of Santa Cruz Fire Department (about 400 feet away); Carl E. Lindsay House (about 400 feet away); John G. Tanner Love Nest (about 400 feet away); Gosliner Family Home (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Cruz.
Regarding Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. Santa Cruz Historic
this page online
”Mediterranean Revival
Because the building presents its lowest volumes nearest the street and steps back with its highest volume at the auditorium, it size does not overwhelm the site. The front arcade forms a dramatic entrance. Moorish details on the parapet wall of the highest area add to the Mediterranean effect.”
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 29, 2022
2. Side Entrance
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 29, 2022
3. Plaque to the left of the front doors
has been presented to
The City of Santa Cruz
in honor of two of its senior citizens
Mr. & Mrs. Smith N. Tiffany
by
Mr. & Mrs. Harold C. Timberlake
1963
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 29, 2022
4. Marker between the front doors
Public Works Administration
John M. Carmody, Federal Works Administrator
Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United State
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
1939
C.D. Hinkle, Mayor • M.S. Bibbins – F. R. Howe - Amos H Roff - Frank K. Roberts, Commissioners • Mark Daniels, Architect • Miller Construction Co., General Contractors
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 6, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
