Star Theater
13939 River Road,
Locke,
CA
95690
13939 River Road,
Locke,
CA
95690
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The Star Theater known to have operated in the town of Locke (originally Lockeport) which was founded by Chinese immigrants in 1915 when their enclave in nearby Walnut Grove, south of Sacramento, burned in 1913.
The Star Theater was known to have shown silent movies and hosted live acts as well. The town of Locke is on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Christopher Walczak
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This a picture of the Star Theater in Locke: View link It apparently either had a rear entrance or exit on the opposite side of the building and there was an arcade passageway to the theater’s entrance as indicated by these two pictures View link and View link.
PLEASE CHANGE ADDRESS TO:
13939 RIVER ROAD
More info and photos are always welcome.
The “Chinese Town of Locke” episode of the Travel Channel show “Ghost Adventures” claims the Star is haunted by the spirit of a Chinese opera singer.
Still I would like to visit during the day or try a restaurant after sundown. The town and its history looks really interesting.