California's First Theatre
California's First Theatre
California's First Theatre
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HonoreH
Monterey, CA52 contributions
Although California History is a bit later than the history of the rest of the country, Monterey was California's first Capitol. Although currently closed, this site is open during Monterey's amazing "Christmas in the Adobes" even, held the first week of December. Period clothing, food, luminarias ... in short? Monterey as it was in the 1860s.
Written July 4, 2012
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mini
Fremont, CA212,202 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
We went to see and read the historical plaque at Caliornia's First Theatre. It is located in the Monterey State Historic Park.
Jack Swan built the adobe theater in 1846-47. It was used as a lodging house and tavern. It was used as a theatre in 1850 when US army officers from Colonel Stevenson's New York Volunteers produced plays and showed them there for a fee.
The First Theatre will take a few minutes to see. If one wants to see more of the historical buildings in Monterey State Historic Park it can take several hours.
Jack Swan built the adobe theater in 1846-47. It was used as a lodging house and tavern. It was used as a theatre in 1850 when US army officers from Colonel Stevenson's New York Volunteers produced plays and showed them there for a fee.
The First Theatre will take a few minutes to see. If one wants to see more of the historical buildings in Monterey State Historic Park it can take several hours.
Written January 3, 2016
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TimSamsTravelUSA
Viera, FL339 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
Look like a neat building from the outside. It wasn't on the tour we took but heard about it from other people. I wish we could of got inside.
Written July 19, 2015
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mrapp321
Orange, CA6 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
We stumbled upon this while walking around the nearby area and we were so happy to find it. You can only see it from the outside but it is still pretty neat to see.
Written February 20, 2017
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QuickWhitTravel
Washington DC, DC3,763 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
This bit of history is very cool and still significant today. In a state known for its entertainment industry, this is an amazing landmark as to where it all began!
Written December 28, 2015
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R E K
Aptos, California, United States74 contributions
It's a great place to see a play (mostly revivals of old plays) Small and cozy. There are occasional concerts and other events held in the theater.
Written November 20, 2012
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Stephanie C
Diamond Springs, CA270 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
Great spot to soak in some ambiance in the area. Take a minute to read all the signage and enjoy to garden.
Written March 24, 2019
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misopiso88
Seattle, WA24,800 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
The Theater is a beautifully preserved building right near the wharf. It was not open to go in when we walked by but we could peak through the windows and see. Worth taking a stroll by is you are in the neighborhood.
Written September 16, 2018
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northernk
Phoenix, AZ13,284 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
Only takes a moment of your walking tour but cool that the First Theatre ... extremely tiny room theatre that is ... is still around to view. Take a moment to gander.
Written January 21, 2016
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helmut s
Monterey, CA14 contributions
Dec 2012
The picture doesn't show the theater, it's a block up the hill and has been closed for many years now. The location is Scott and Pacific Street.
Written December 21, 2012
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