| Monterey, CA: California's First Theatre |
Country: United States of America State: California City: Monterey Location: Monterey State Historic Park; Pacific Street Built 1846-1847 as a lodging house and tavern. Used as a theatre in 1850. From 1937 again used as a theatre by the "Troupers of the Gold Coast". Also used as a museum. Closed due to safety concerns. Links: www.parks.ca.gov, Wikidata |
Front Text: "First California Theatre, Monterey, California"Reverse Text: "Built in 1945 by Jack Swan as a boarding house and saloon for sailors. Later used as a theatre and is the first building in California where an admittance charge was made for a theatrical performance. Now a State Historical Monument and Museum." Publisher: Bell Magazine Agency, Pacific Grove; M3; 31944 Type: Divided Back Size: Classic Not sent. |
Front Text: "Interior of first California Theatre, Monterey"Publisher: ?; 1992 Type: Real Photo Size: Classic Not sent. |
Reverse Text: "First Theatre in California. Built in Monterey in 1843 as the first theatre in California, this historic building has seen much use and is now a State Historic Monument, housing a free museum, open 1-5 p.m. daily."Publisher: Bell Magazine Agency, Monterey; C518 Type: Divided Back Size: Classic Not sent. |
Reverse Text: "The Bar Room. California's First Theater. State Historical Monument. Monterey, California. Built in 1847 by Jack Swan, it was used at various times as a sailors' boarding house and whalers' headquarters. In the spring of 1848 the first paid theatrical performance in California was given."Publisher: Lee Blaisdell Photo Service, Monterey; Mirro-Krome; CA-160 Type: Divided Back Size: Classic Not sent. |
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