MERCED THEATRE
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member GeoCraig
N 34° 03.363 W 118° 14.393
11S E 385571 N 3769064
MERCED THEATRE
Waymark Code: WM4JE
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/05/2005
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Marky
Views: 60

The Merced Theatre, erected in 1870 on North Main Street next to the Pico House, was the first building built expressly for theatrical purposes in Los Angeles. It was built by William Abbot, a cabinetmaker, and named in honor of his wife Merced Garcia.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places: NPS-72000231

Marker Number: 171.00

Marker Name: MERCED THEATRE

County: Los Angeles

Has Official CA Plaque: no

Location:
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument, 420 Main St, Los Angeles


Marker Dedication Date: Not listed

Website: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Feel free to post a picture of you at the landmark site, but a photo is not required to log a visit.
Search for...
Geocaching.com Google Map
Google Maps
MapQuest
Bing Maps
Nearest Waymarks
Nearest California Historical Markers
Nearest Geocaches
Create a scavenger hunt using this waymark as the center point
Recent Visits/Logs:
Date Logged Log User Rating  
MapLady visited MERCED THEATRE 05/07/2006 MapLady visited it

View all visits/logs