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Balboa Theatre

San Diego, California • San Diego County

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About This Property

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The Balboa Theatre is a historic movie palace in San Diego, California, renowned for its opulent Spanish Renaissance architecture and lavish interior detailing. Originally opened in 1924, it served as a premier entertainment venue for decades.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
0.3
Listed Date
10/24/1996
Other Names
El Teatro Balboa;City Historical Site No. 77

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Architecture; Performing Arts; Entertainment/Recreation
Periods of Significance
1900 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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