Lensic Performing Arts Center, Santa Fe

Name: Lensic Performing Arts Center
Address: Santa Fe, United States
Telephone: +1 505-988-7050

#20 among attractions in Santa Fe

Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall

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The Lensic Theater, located at 211 West San Francisco Street in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is an 821-seat theater designed by Boller Brothers of Kansas City, well-known movie-theater and vaudeville-house architects who designed almost one hundred theaters throughout the West and mid-West, including the KiMo Theater in Albuquerque. The pseudo-Moorish, Spanish Renaissance Lensic was built by Nathan Salmon and E. John Greer and opened on 24 June 1931. Its name derives from the initials of Greer's six grandchildren. ()

Architectural style: Moorish revivalCapacity: 821Coordinates: 35°41'16"N, 105°56'28"W

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Downtown Santa FeSanta Fe United States

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+1 505-988-7050

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Lensic Performing Arts Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: San Miguel Mission, Loretto Chapel, Palace of the Governors, Santuario de Guadalupe.

~1870 ftSE
Art-filled adobe church from the 1600s
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Historic site with legendary stairs
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~1570 ftE
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~610 ftE
Park, Historical place, Shopping centre
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Cinema, Nightlife
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Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
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~1230 ftE
35°41'13"N • 105°56'13"W
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Native American architecture
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Which popular attractions are close to Lensic Performing Arts Center?

Nearby attractions include Manitou Galleries, Santa Fe (2 min walk), Andrea Fisher Fine Pottery, Santa Fe (2 min walk), Monroe Gallery of Photography, Santa Fe (3 min walk), Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, Santa Fe (3 min walk).

How to get to Lensic Performing Arts Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lensic Performing Arts Center:

Bus

Downtown Transit Center (3 min walk)
South Capitol Transit Center (35 min walk)

Train

Santa Fe Depot (11 min walk)
South Capitol (36 min walk)