Spreckels Theatre
Spreckels Theatre Building | |
Spreckels Theatre in July 2006 | |
| Location | San Diego, California |
|---|---|
| Built | 1912 |
| Architect | Harrison Albright |
| Architectural style | Chicago-style |
| NRHP reference No. | 75000467 |
| SDHL No. | 76 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | 1975 |
| Designated SDHL | August 4, 1972 |
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 originally 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.