Gandolfo Theater - Yuma, AZ
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N 32° 43.437 W 114° 37.260
11S E 722953 N 3623188
One of many historical markers in Yuma, Arizona.
Waymark Code: WM15Q0Z
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 02/07/2022
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The plaque says, "Built by John Gandolfo, this brick landmark served as a 635 seat theater and vaudeville house, a WW II USO canteen and was a center of community activity from 1917 to 1950. The third floor ballroom was destroyed by fire in 1925.
Dedicated December 1999, by the City of Yuma for the preservation of our heritage.
Mayor Marilyn R. Young
Council Members
Bobby Brooks – Karen Hill – Louise Renault Art Everett – Frank Irr – Ema Lea Shoop
Joyce Wilson – City Administrator
Michael Steel – Director of Community Development"
Marker Name: Gandolfo Theater
Type of history commemorated: Place
County: Yuma
Name of any agency/ agencies setting marker:
City of Yuma
Year placed: 1999
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