U.S. Theatre

755 Fifth Avenue,
San Diego, CA 92101

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Previous Names: Dream Theatre

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U.S./Dream Theatre, San Diego, CA - historic plaque

The U.S. Theater opened in 1910 as the Dream Theatre. It was operated by W.H. Sorrill. On February 26, 1926 the name was changed to the U.S. Theatre with a screening of “The Half-Way Girl” starring Doris Kenyon.

This theater closed in 1930. Extensive alterations were carried out in 1931 and over the years it was used as a mens' furnishing business, an adult bookshop, a restaurant and a nightclub.

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kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on July 21, 2007 at 6:14 pm

There is a Spanish restaurant at this address now. Not sure if this is the original building. Photo to follow.

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on July 28, 2007 at 3:33 pm

Here are some photos:
http://tinyurl.com/2oh97b
http://tinyurl.com/2unhcz

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on April 28, 2011 at 9:27 am

This was most recently a nightclub called Revolver, but that has now closed. The building is once again vacant.

rivest266
rivest266 on May 1, 2024 at 1:43 pm

Reopened as the U. S. theatre on February 26th, 1926. Ad posted.

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