Martinez in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
State Theatre
800 Ferry Street
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 8, 2009
1. State Theatre Marker
by the
Reid Brothers
Architects/San Francisco
Built by John McNamera
1922
Premier opening
July 2, 1926
Closed due to fire 1931
Reopened 1932
Closed 1961
Purchased by Contra Costa County 1998
Presently the Contra Costa County Public Defender
Historical Marker XVIII
Martinez Historical Society
October 2, 2004
Erected 2004 by Martinez Historical Society. (Marker Number 18.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1903.
Location. 38° 1.019′ N, 122° 8.111′ W. Marker is in Martinez, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker is at the intersection of Ferry Street and Ward Street, on the left when traveling north on Ferry Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 Ferry Street, Martinez CA 94553, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 736 Ferry Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Rankin Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Morgan House (about 300 feet away); Hook Building (about 400 feet
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Also see . . . State Theatre. Cinema Treasures' web page for the State Theatre. Includes some additional information on the theater prior to its conversion to office space. (Submitted on March 20, 2009.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 8, 2009
2. State Theatre (Constructed 1922)
When the State Theatre opened, it was one of five theaters in the city. Four silent movies per week were presented, shown between vaudeville acts. The theater closed on Thanksgiving Day, 1961.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 8, 2009
3. State Theatre - Exterior Decoration
Although the marquee is long gone, much of the fine exterior detail remains.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,144 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 20, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
