Spreckels Theater Building, San Diego, California
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| Spreckels Theatre Building | |
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| U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
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| Location: | San Diego, California |
| Built/Founded: | 1912 |
| Architect: | Harrison Albright |
| Architectural style(s): | Chicago-style |
| Added to NRHP: | 1975 |
| NRHP Reference#: | 75000467[1] |
| Governing body: | Private |
The Spreckels Theater Building was built in San Diego, California in 1912. It was touted as "the first modern commercial playhouse west of the Mississippi" [1].
[edit] Architecture
Architect Harrison Albright designed the Spreckels Theater for the city's premier philanthropist, sugar heir John D. Spreckels. The building, which opened on August 23, 1912, was constructed to commemorate the opening of the Panama Canal. It is constructed of reinforced concrete, concrete panels and terra cotta. The six-story building has a marquee over the main entrance. The theater is a 1,915-seat auditorium with an ornate Baroque interior. The number of seats was chosen to correspond with the Panama-California Exposition year (1915). The stage is 82 feet x 58 feet, and was one of the largest stages ever constructed.
[edit] Today
San Diego's Spreckels Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 [2]. It continues to operate as a theater, as well as offer office space in the central downtown area of the city. It is located at 121 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101.
[edit] References
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2006-03-15).
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