| 词条 | Spreckels Theater Building |
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| nrhp_type = | image = Spreckels Theater Building.jpg | caption = The Spreckels Theatre Building in July 2006 | location= San Diego, California | area = | built =1912 | architect= Harrison Albright | architecture= Chicago-style | added = 1975 | designated_other1=San Diego | designated_other1_number=76 | designated_other1_date=August 4, 1972[1] | governing_body = Private | refnum=75000467[2] }} The Spreckels Theater Building was built in San Diego, California, in 1912. It was touted as "the first modern commercial playhouse west of the Mississippi".[3] It was designed for philanthropist John D. Spreckels, and was meant to commemorate the opening of the Panama Canal. It was originally created to host live theater performances, but was converted to allow motion pictures in 1931. It has been in continuous operation since its opening, with a few brief intervals for refurbishing. ArchitectureArchitect Harrison Albright designed the Spreckels Theater for the city's premier philanthropist, sugar heir John D. Spreckels. The building, which opened on August 23, 1912, was constructed to commemorate the opening of the Panama Canal. As with many west coast buildings from this era, it is constructed of reinforced concrete and concrete panels with architectural terra cotta manufactured by Gladding, McBean. The six-story building has a marquee over the main entrance. The theater is a 1,915-seat auditorium with an ornate Baroque interior. The auditorium is open with no pillars or columns to obstruct sightlines. The number of seats was chosen to correspond with the Panama-California Exposition year (1915). The stage is 82 feet x 58 feet, and was one of the largest stages ever constructed. HistoryThe theater originally presented live theatrical productions. Notable performers at the Spreckels included Enrico Caruso, John Barrymore, Al Jolson, Will Rogers, and Abbott and Costello.[4] In 1931, it was converted into a first-run motion picture house by its then-owner Louis B. Metzger. In 1976, owner/operator Jacquelyn Littlefield (Metzger's daughter) returned it to a live theater format, bringing touring Broadway shows to San Diego in cooperation with the Nederlander Organization.[5] When fire destroyed San Diego's Old Globe Theatre in 1978, the Spreckels hosted the Globe's 1978-79 season.[6] In July, 2015, Conan O'Brien hosted his Conan show from the theater to correspond with that year's ComicCon.[7] TodaySan Diego's Spreckels Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. It continues to operate as a theater. Past Performers
References1. ^{{cite web|title=Historical Landmarks Designated by the San Diego Historical Resources Board|publisher=City of San Diego|url=http://www.sandiego.gov/planning/programs/historical/pdf/landmarklist.pdf}} {{Commons category|Spreckels Theater Building, San Diego}}{{National Register of Historic Places}}2. ^{{NRISref|2006a}} 3. ^[https://www.sandiegohistory.org/collections/theaters/spreckels.htm San Diego Historical Society] 4. ^[https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/sandiego/access/1239247531.html?dids=1239247531:1239247531&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Sep+30%2C+1992&author=Don+Freeman&pub=The+San+Diego+Union+-+Tribune&desc=Spreckels+Theater+born+in+a+sweet+year%2C+1912&pqatl=google San Diego Union Tribune, Sep. 30, 1992] 5. ^Spreckels Theater website 6. ^Old Globe Theatre 7. ^http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/jul/09/conan-obrien-comic-con-spreckels-theatre/ 8 : Buildings and structures in San Diego|Landmarks in San Diego|National Register of Historic Places in San Diego|Theatres on the National Register of Historic Places in California|Culture of San Diego|Event venues established in 1912|1912 establishments in California|Performing arts centers in California |
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