Dedicated on the day, December 6, 2008

Originally opened in 1936, the Beekay Theatre survived the historic earthquake of 1952 and endured a number of façade changes before burning in the 1990’s. The reconstruction preserves the original façade behind, which lies a fully modern theatre.

The City of Tehachapi would like to thank the Duplan Family Trust for the generous donation of the building in 1999.

Restoration efforts could not been possible without the talent and vision of our partner, Tehachapi Community Theatre.

City Council:

Deborah Hand, Mayor • Linda Vernon, Mayor Pro-Tempore •

Phil Smith, Council Member • Ed Grimes, Council Member • Stan Beckham, Council Member

Tehachapi Community Theatre:

Karl R. Schuck, President • Douglas Jockinsen, Vice President • Monica Nadon, Secretary • Cindy L. Latham, Treasurer • David Reed, Member at Large

Greg Garrett, City Manager

Boyle Engineering Corp., Engineering Services

Bowe Contractors, Inc., Contractor

Kevin Haub & Associates, Architect

California State Parks, Grant Funding

Marker is on South Green Street, on the left when traveling south.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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