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Walnut Creek, CA  94596
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​Historic Photos

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"The Nuthouse"
The Civic Arts Theatre located at the site of the current Lesher Center for the Arts



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Stage II
Stage II Theatre located at the current site of Skipolini's Pizza 


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Preparation for Civic Arts Theatre Demolition
Removal of Equipment from Civic Arts Theatre for move to Del Valle Theatre


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They're taking the Green Room!
The Green Room for the Civic Arts Theatre was relocated to Civic Park in 1988


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Demolition of the Civic Arts Theatre including a "Wreakfast"
Wreakfast attendees get a front row seat to the demolition of the Civic Arts Theatre


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Groundbreaking
Groundbreaking in 1988 for what would be the Lesher Center for the Arts


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Construction of the LCA
Tour during construction - standing on what would be the Hofmann Stage


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Closing of Stage II:  The Final Curtain
In 1991, the Stage II Theatre at what was 1535 East Street closed.

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