Nevada Theatre!

Nevada Theatre
Landmark #863 Nevada County Visited: May 12, 2012 Plaque?  YES! 🙂
What is it? The Nevada Theatre is still open for business!
What makes it historical? THE GUIDE SAYS: California’s oldest existing structure erected as a theater, the Nevada, opened September 9, 1865. Celebrities such as Mark Twain, Jack London, and Emma Nevada have appeared on its stage. Closed in 1957, the theatre was later purchased through public donations and reopened May 17, 1968 to again serve the cultural needs of the community.

OTHER TIDBITS: This landmark is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places!

How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

  • Go to a show and contribute toward site maintenance, sign design, and other visitor services!
  • Volunteer with the Nevada Theatre!
  • Donate to the Nevada Theatre!
  • 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:
401 Broad St
Nevada City, CA 95959

ANNOTATIONS:
Yup! That’s correct!

From Los Angeles: ~447mi (720km) — 7.5hrs
From Sacramento: ~61mi (99km) — 1.1hrs
From San Diego: ~567mi (913km) — 9.5hrs
From San Francisco: ~147mi (237km) — 2.5hrs

When should I go? Check the calendar for showtimes!

Nevada Theatre

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