1907 Waterfront Auditorium Long Beach California

This vintage 1907 postcard captures the interior of the Waterfront Auditorium in Long Beach, California. The auditorium is filled with people seated in rows, listening to an orchestra on stage. The architecture features a large oval dome ceiling with decorative elements and lighting fixtures, and balconies with arched openings line the sides of the auditorium.

The Waterfront Auditorium, built in 1905, was a wooden-frame construction with supporting pillars. The Waterfront Auditorium was a central hub for community events and performances until its upper deck collapsed in 1913 during the “British Empire Day” celebration. It was replaced in 1932 by the second Long Beach Municipal Auditorium, which continued to serve as a major venue for concerts and symphonies.

This postcard, with its rich historical context and architectural beauty, would make a stunning addition to any collection.

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