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: JosĂ© 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:
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Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: 33 E Canon Perdido St Santa Barbara, CA ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~95mi (153km) — 1.6hrs |
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! |
The plaque has been removed. The theater does not reply to questions about it.