State Theater
985 Lincoln Way,
Auburn,
CA
95603
985 Lincoln Way,
Auburn,
CA
95603
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Photos of the State Theatre.
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Another 2009 night photo of the State Theatre courtesy Julia.
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The marquee at night looks GREAT! Beautiful colors.
Here’s an article that updates the status of the State Theater in Auburn: View link One of the two auditoriums has been renovated, and new 35mm projection installed. The eventual plan is to return the theater to a single auditorium. Movies are being shown again along with live performances. The State is now owned and operated by the Auburn-Placer Performing Arts Center and the official website is now: http://www.livefromauburn.com/index.htm
Another 2009 photo of the State, night.
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Photo of the State Theatre courtesy Nick’s Classic Americna Theatres.
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Photo of the State Theatre courtesy of Matt.
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A recent night photo can be seen here.
Here is a nice close-up shot.
This is a May 2009 photo.
Southwest Builder & Contractor, issue of March 28, 1930, said that architect Rudolph Falkenrath, Jr. had been authorized to proceed with the final working drawings for a 1200 seat, reinforced concrete theater building to be built at Auburn, for the Auburn Amusement Company.
OK, here’s the story:
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This would appear to create an odd situation for the theater’s entry on CT as the article indicates that the owner has copyrighted the name “Old State Theater” and apparently intends to use it as the name of her relocated cinema. I think this theater’s status should now be, or soon be, closed.
According to its website, the Old State Theatre is “moving” from its current address after Dec. 4, 2008. Does anyone know what this means?
Another recent photo is here.
Here is a recent night view.
This is an August 2008 photo.
King Kong showed up for the marquee lighting party at the State Theater.
Here is a photo. I think that the name should be Old State Theater.
Old State Theater website.
I saw the exterior and was allowed inside the State in the early 1990s. At the time, there was very little to look at, the twin auditoriums being draped in pleated fabric. I remember guessing that perhaps the balcony had been converted to other uses. Apparently I guessed correctly. I photographed a mural in the outer lobby area—which appeared to be an original decorative feature—which depicted a birds-eye view of Auburn, flanked by clusters of agricultural bounty. It’s nice to hear that this much-altered theatre is on a comeback trail.