Wonderland Theatre

128 North Broadway,
Turlock, CA 95380

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TomLafleur
TomLafleur on January 9, 2016 at 9:29 pm

From THE MOVING PICTURE WORLD February 5, 1916 New Theater at Turlock, Cal. The new Turlock theater at Turlock, Cal., erected to take the place of the old Wonderland theater destroyed by fire some months ago, was opened the first of the year by George Bailey, proprietor of the former house. The new theater Is of fireproof construction, of very pleasing design, and has a seating capacity of 700 in the main auditorium and 140 in the balcony. The opening attraction was “The Battle Cry of Peace” and this was presented in a very impressive manner, an orchestra having been secured for the occasion. Before the performance commenced Rev. F. M. Brooke delivered an address on preparedness and the meaning of the film that was to follow. The production was well received and capacity houses were the rule during the two-days' engagement.

Apparently this original Turlock Theatre lasted only until 1919 and was replaced in 1920 by the New Turlock Theatre designed by A. W. Cornelius for A.H. & K. Arakelian. The New Turlock was also destroyed by fire in 1945 and rebuilt.