Bookstar: Loma Theatre - San Diego, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
N 32° 44.763 W 117° 12.628
11S E 480282 N 3623154
Designed by S. Charles Lee, the Loma Theatre opened in 1945, the price being the purchase of a $100 war bound. This landmark closed in 1988 and is now home the Barnes & Noble Bookstar, with the magnificent marquee and much of the interior preserved.
Waymark Code: WM37DE
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 02/22/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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Although this wonderful theater marquee has been preserved, when we visited, the "A" was out on the south side, and the "M" missing on the north side of the LOMA sign.
Business Name: Bookstar

Business Type: Theater

Physical Address:
3150 Rosecrans St.
San Diego, CA United States
92110

Web Address: [Web Link]

Condition of Neon Sign: Partially Working: Most of the neon still lights up, some tubes are broken/missing.

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