Monterey in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Golden State Theatre
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013
1. Golden State Theatre Marker
Built in 1926 and designed by Reid Brothers, architects of many California landmarks, this theatre was the first to show sound movies on the Monterey Peninsula.
Old Monterey Hotel * Across Street
Casa Sanchez * Across Street
See map on reverse * www.historicmonterey.org
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 36° 35.973′ N, 121° 53.665′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. It is on 417 Alvarado Street north of Bonifacio Place, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monterey CA 93940, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast and specifically on the Coast Ranges. 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Casa Sanchez (a few steps from this marker); Hellam's Tobacco Shop (a few steps from this marker); Site of Casa Bonifacio (within shouting distance of this marker); Rodriguez Osio Adobe (within shouting distance of this marker); The Estrada Adobe (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Casa Serrano (about 500 feet away); Merritt House (about 600 feet away); Home of Juan Bautista Alvarado (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.
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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013
2. Golden State Theatre Marker
This rear view of the marker displays the map mentioned on the reverse side.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013
3. Golden State Theatre
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013
4. The Rear of the Golden State Theatre on Tyler Street
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2018. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 759 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 24, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
