Spreckels Theater

San Diego, US

Spreckels Theatre is a performing arts center in San Diego, California. It was touted as "the first modern commercial playhouse west of the Mississippi". It was designed for philanthropist John D. Spreckels, and was meant to commemorate the opening of the Panama Canal. Built in 1912, it was original

ly created to host live theater performances, but was converted to allow motion pictures in 1931. The theater has been closed since being sold in 2021. There are currently plans to renovate the building.

Listen to the audio guide for Spreckels Theater Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off

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