Carlsbad in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Carlsbad Theatre
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 15, 2017
1. The Carlsbad Theatre Marker
Inscription.
The Carlsbad Theatre had its grand opening on February 8, 1927 with the showing of the film "It" starring Clara Bow. Mr. A.J. Clark, the developer and manager, hosted the ceremonies. The Theatre featured a full stage, fly gallery, orchestra pit, pipe organ, and flyable movie screen. The original cost was $40,000. In 1939 it was renamed the Iris Theatre and in 1943 it was known as the Sylvia Theatre. The Samuels family owned and operated the Theatre from 1946 to 1961, known then as the Carlsbad Theatre. The Donald C. Dunham family purchased the Theatre in 1961 and showed movies until the late 80's. Renovated in 1999, the Carlsbad Village Theatre serves the community as a multipurpose entertainment venue for live stage and music performances, group meetings and large cinema screen presentations.
The Carlsbad Theatre had its grand opening on February 8, 1927 with the showing of the film "It" starring Clara Bow. Mr. A.J. Clark, the developer and manager, hosted the ceremonies. The Theatre featured a full stage, fly gallery, orchestra pit, pipe organ, and flyable movie screen. The original cost was $40,000. In 1939 it was renamed the Iris Theatre and in 1943 it was known as the Sylvia Theatre. The Samuels family owned and operated the Theatre from 1946 to 1961, known then as the Carlsbad Theatre. The Donald C. Dunham family purchased the Theatre in 1961 and showed movies until the late 80's. Renovated in 1999, the Carlsbad Village Theatre serves the community as a multipurpose entertainment venue for live stage and music performances, group meetings and large cinema screen presentations.
Erected by Carlsbad Historic Preservation Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is February 27, 1927.
Location. 33° 9.68′ N, 117° 21.003′ W. Marker is in Carlsbad, California, in San Diego County. Marker is on State Street near Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2822 State Street, Carlsbad CA 92008, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.