Lincoln Theater - Los Angeles, CA - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

"The Lincoln Theater is a historic theater in South Los Angeles, California. The Moorish Revival building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. Sometimes referred to as the "West Coast Apollo", the Lincoln Theater was one of the most significant establishments along the Central Avenue Corridor that became the cultural and business hub of the African American community in Los Angeles from the 1920s to the 1950s. For more than 30 years, the Lincoln featured live theater, musical acts, talent shows, vaudeville, and motion pictures, including live performances by the leading African-American performers of the era, including Lionel Hampton, Duke Ellington, the Nat King Cole Trio, and Billie Holiday. The Lincoln Theater was managed and directed by Jules Wolf [3][4] The theater was converted to use as a church in 1962 and continues to be used for religious services." (visit link)

Street address: 2300 S. Central Ave Los Angeles, CA USA County / Borough / Parish: Los Angeles Year listed: 2009 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event Periods of significance: 1950-1974, 1925-1949 Historic function: Recreation And Culture Current function: Religion Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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