Redwood City in San Mateo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Alhambra Theater

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 2, 2013

1. Alhambra Theater Marker

Inscription. The finest playhouse between San Francisco and San Jose opened here January 20, 1896. In 1921, the building was purchased by Redwood City Masonic Lodge which was instituted August 28, 1863.

Erected 1967 by Redwood City Lodge No. 168, F.& A.M.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1859.

Location. 37° 29.159′ N, 122° 13.567′ W. Marker is in Redwood City, California, in San Mateo County. Marker is on Main Street south of Broadway Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 839 Main Street, Redwood City CA 94063, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eureka Corner (within shouting distance of this marker); Diller-Chamberlain Gen. Store/American Hotel-American House/Sequoia Hotel/Bank of San Mateo County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Path of History (about 300 feet away); The Pioneer Store (about 400 feet away); Embarcadero Turning Basin Site (about 400 feet away); Redwood City War Memorial (about 600 feet away); First Fire House (about 700 feet away); Redwood City Fire Department (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Redwood City.

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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 2, 2013

2. Alhambra Theater Marker

The marker is located in the shadow of the tree, below the light, between the grey and beige paint schemes.

Alhambra Theater image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 17, 2022

3. Alhambra Theater

The marker is on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 581 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on July 20, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.