Empire Theatre, Long Beach, CA (1922) demolished

AKA: Mission Theatre, Long Beach, CA; Long Beach Theater, Long Beach, CA

Structure Type: built works - performing arts buildings

Designers: Walker and Eisen, Architects (firm); Percy Augustus Eisen (architect); Albert Raymond Walker (architect)

Dates: constructed 1922, demolished 1952

34 Long Beach Boulevard
Downtown, Long Beach, CA
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The theatre was located on American Avenue and Bunce Way.

Building History

The Los Angeles architectural firm of Walker and Eisen designed the Empire Theatre for Hite and Lineberger.

Alteration

Engineers H.C. Whittlesey and C.L.A. Bockenmoble supervised the renovation of the theatre at 34 American Avenue (later renamed Long Beach Boulevard) in 1934. These alterations were done for Maude Goff, and cost approximately $4,000 according to the Southwest Builder and Contractorof 04/14/1933 (p. 48, col. 2).

Demolition

The Long Beach Theatre was removed for a parking lot on 11/03/1952.

PCAD id: 239

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