Downtown in Santa Monica in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Mayfair Theater
Santa Monica Landmark
Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 23, 2023
1. Mayfair Theater Marker
Inscription.
Mayfair Theater. Santa Monica Landmark. Originally constructed in 1911 as the Majestic Theater. This building was substantially remodeled and reopened as the Mayfair theater in 1929. Early civic leaders and businessmen Charles A. Tegner and John Euclid Miles developed the theater in Santa Monica's burgeoning downtown. Architect Henry C. Hollwedel's Spanish Colonial Revival design with elaborate Churrigueresque details made the Mayfair Theater a prominent attraction in the City. Mayfair Theater served as a showcase venue for motion pictures, live theater, and musical acts until the building was severely damaged in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Between 2008 and 2013, historic features of the façade were restored based on the 1929 photograph above, Designated July 11, 1994
Originally constructed in 1911 as the Majestic Theater. This building was substantially remodeled and reopened as the Mayfair theater in 1929. Early civic leaders and businessmen Charles A. Tegner and John Euclid Miles developed the theater in Santa Monica's burgeoning downtown. Architect Henry C. Hollwedel's Spanish Colonial Revival design with elaborate Churrigueresque details made the Mayfair Theater a prominent attraction in the City. Mayfair Theater served as a showcase venue for motion pictures, live theater, and musical acts until the building was severely damaged in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Between 2008 and 2013, historic features of the façade were restored based on the 1929 photograph above
Designated July 11, 1994
Erected by City of Santa Monica.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 34° 0.911′ N, 118° 29.791′ W. Marker is in Santa Monica, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on Santa Monica Boulevard (California Route 2) east of 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica CA 90401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of
Also see . . . Mayfair Music Hall on Wikipedia. The theater was featured in many media, including the film Young Frankenstein. (Submitted on October 23, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 23, 2023
2. Mayfair Theater Marker
Marker is on the left side of the building, which is now Shoe Palace.
Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 23, 2023
3. Shoe Palace
Many retro elements of the theater are still there
Photographed By Pacific Novelty Card, 1925
4. Santa Monica Boulevard, looking east
The theatre (at that point, “The Majestic”) is visible here on the right side of the street.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 23, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 4. submitted on October 24, 2023.
