Tehachapi in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Beekay Theatre
— City of Tehachapi - Respecting Our Past – Planning Our Future —
Photographed By Denise Boose, August 29, 2022
1. Beekay Theatre Marker
Originally opened in 1936, the Beekay Theatre survived the historic earthquake of 1952 and endured a number of façade changes before burning in the 1990’s. The reconstruction preserves the original façade behind, which lies a fully modern theatre.The City of Tehachapi would like to thank the Duplan Family Trust for the generous donation of the building in 1999.
Restoration efforts could not been possible without the talent and vision of our partner, Tehachapi Community Theatre.
City Council:
Deborah Hand, Mayor • Linda Vernon, Mayor Pro-Tempore • Phil Smith, Council Member • Ed Grimes, Council Member • Stan Beckham, Council Member
Tehachapi Community Theatre:
Karl R. Schuck, President • Douglas Jockinsen, Vice President • Monica Nadon, Secretary • Cindy L. Latham, Treasurer • David Reed, Member at Large
Greg Garrett, City Manager
Boyle Engineering Corp., Engineering Services
Bowe Contractors, Inc., Contractor
Kevin Haub & Associates, Architect
California State Parks, Grant Funding
Erected 2008 by Tehachapi Heritage
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 35° 7.897′ N, 118° 26.847′ W. Marker is in Tehachapi, California, in Kern County. Marker is on Green Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 S Green St, Tehachapi CA 93561, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cement Production in Tehachapi (a few steps from this marker); The Women's Prison in Tehachapi - 1932 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Railroad and the Tehachapi Loop (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Bank of Tehachapi (within shouting distance of this marker); Tehachapi’s Founding Fathers (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Kessing Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Settlements in The Tehachapi Area (within shouting distance of this marker); Tehachapi Airport and Gliderport (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tehachapi.
Regarding Beekay Theatre. This building was built as a motion picture theatre. It was constructed of thick, reinforced concrete, and survived the 1952 earthquake. It was remodeled
Photographed By Denise Boose, February 18, 2012
2. Beekay Theatre Marker
Photographed By Denise Boose, February 18, 2012
3. Beekay Theatre
Photographed By Denise Boose, February 18, 2012
4. Painted by artist Colleen & Brice Veyna
The paintings are of locals who lived in Tehachapi through the 1940s to today.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 760 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 30, 2022, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 25, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
