Newman in Stanislaus County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

West Side Theatre

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, October 14, 2022

1. West Side Theatre Marker

Inscription. The 700 seat Art Deco Style theatre was built in 1940 by the Stephens-Hamm families. Opened August 1 featuring “The Boys from Syracuse”. Locally owned as operated as a movie theatre until 1984, when it became the cultural center of the West Side.

Erected by Rotary Club of Newman.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco, and the Rotary International series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.

Location. 37° 18.915′ N, 121° 1.367′ W. Marker is in Newman, California, in Stanislaus County. It is on Main Street near Tulare Street, on the right when traveling south. The plaque is mounted to the left of the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1331 Main Street, Newman CA 95360, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the San Joaquin 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: St. George Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); West Side Santitarium (within shouting distance of this marker); Knights of Pythias (within shouting distance of this marker); The West Side Index (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Dr. Stratton's Hospital (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); IOOF Building (about 300 feet away); Dutch Corner School House (about 400 feet away); Giovannoni Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newman.

Also see . . .
1. West Side Theatre. (Submitted on October 20, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
2. Cinema Treasures: West Side Theatre.

"The theatre was converted to a roller skating rink in 1984 but soon fell into disrepair."

(Submitted on October 20, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

West Side Theatre image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, October 14, 2022

2. West Side Theatre

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, October 14, 2022

3. West Side Theatre

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 380 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 20, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.