Nevada City, California

    
Nevada Theatre
Nevada Theatre

From a California Historic Landmark sign on the theatre:

Californias oldest existing theatre building, the Nevada, opened September 9th, 1865. Celebrities such as Mark Twain, Jack London, and Emma Nevada have appeared on its stage. Closed in 1957, the theatre was later purchased through public donations and reopened May 17, 1968, to again serve the cultural needs of the community.

California Registered Historic Landmark No. 863

Year: 2006

Credit: Personal Collection

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