First Theater of California

First Theatre in California, Southwest corner of Pacific & Scott Stree

Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 1 record ↗

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When was First Theater of California listed on the National Register?+

Apr 15, 1970. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.

Source: National Park Service

Can I visit First Theater of California?+

Probably. Places of this type are usually open to the public, but the record lists no hours; the official website will have them.

Source: Official website

Where is First Theater of California?+

Boundary undetermined at this time, Monterey, Monterey County, California. The nearest national park unit is Pinnacles National Park, 40 miles away.

Source: Pinnacles National Park

What does the First Theater of California listing include?+

The listing counts 17 contributing resources. Those are 17 buildings. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.

Source: National Park Service

Are there historic photographs or drawings of First Theater of California?+

Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.

Source: Library of Congress

Where is the nomination form for First Theater of California?+

The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.

Source: National Archives

Are there campgrounds near First Theater of California?+

Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is White Oaks Campground, 26 miles away. China Camp Campground is 28 miles away, and Arroyo Seco is 34 miles away.

Source: Campsite Atlas

Is there cell service at First Theater of California?+

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

Is there a wildfire near First Theater of California right now?+

1 active incident within 50 miles as of 2026-10-17, nearest Timber, 29 miles away.

Source: Map

Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 70000137. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.