Old Lobero Theatre!

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Old Lobero Theatre
Landmark #361 Santa Barbara County Visited: Sept. 4, 2011 Plaque?  YES! 🙂
What is it? The Old Lobero Theatre is still putting on shows!
What makes it historical? THE GUIDE SAYS: José Lobero opened the region’s first legitimate theatre on this site on February 22, 1873. For many years the old theatre was the center of social life in Santa Barbara. A new Lobero Theatre, opened in 1924 on the same site, continues to serve the cultural interests of the area.

OTHER TIDBITS: Not only is it the region’s first theatre; it’s also the oldest continuously operating theatre in California!
How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

  • Buy a ticket and contribute toward site maintenance, sign design, and other visitor services!
  • Volunteer with the Lobero Theatre Foundation!
  • Donate to the Lobero Theatre Foundation!
  • Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
Where is this place? LISTED DIRECTIONS:
33 E Canon Perdido St
Santa Barbara, CA

ANNOTATIONS:
Yup! That’s correct!

From Los Angeles: ~95mi (153km) — 1.6hrs
From Sacramento: ~387mi (623km) — 6.5hrs
From San Diego: ~219mi (353km) — 3.7hrs
From San Francisco: ~325mi (524km) — 5.5hrs
When should I go? You can see the plaque any time you like, but if you want to see a show, check the schedule for tickets and times!

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One thought on “Old Lobero Theatre!”

  1. The plaque has been removed. The theater does not reply to questions about it.

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