Sunshine Building, Albuquerque

Name: Sunshine Building
Address: 120 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, 87102, United States
Telephone: +1 505-764-0249

#31 among attractions in Albuquerque

Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall, Rock club

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The Sunshine Building is a historic six-story building in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was built in 1924 by local theater owner Joseph Barnett and houses the Sunshine Theater as well as commercial space and offices. The Sunshine operated primarily as a movie theater until the 1980s, though it was also equipped for Vaudeville shows and other live performances. Since 1990 it has operated as a live music venue, hosting many notable acts. The building was listed on the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties in 1985 and is also an Albuquerque City Landmark. ()

Built: 1924 (100 years ago)Coordinates: 35°5'3"N, 106°38'56"W

Address

120 Central Ave SWSouthwest AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque 87102 United States

Contact

+1 505-764-0249

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Sunshine Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Isotopes Park, Rosenwald Building, Albuquerque Convention Center, Albuquerque Museum of Art and History.

1.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Isotopes Park, Albuquerque
39 min walk • Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park, previously known only as Isotopes Park, is a minor league baseball stadium located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is the home field of the Albuquerque Isotopes of the Pacific Coast League, the Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies.
~730 ftW
Shopping, Department store
Rosenwald Building, Albuquerque
4 min walk • The Rosenwald Building is a historic building located in Downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. Designed by Henry Trost of the El Paso firm of Trost & Trost and built in 1910, it was the first reinforced concrete building in the city.
~1060 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Albuquerque Convention Center, Albuquerque
6 min walk • Albuquerque Convention Center is a multipurpose convention and performing arts center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is New Mexico's largest convention center.
1.4 miNW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, Albuquerque
37 min walk • The Albuquerque Museum, formerly known as the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, is a public art and history museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
~1230 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
KiMo Theater, Albuquerque
6 min walk • The KiMo Theatre is a theatre and historic landmark located in Albuquerque, New Mexico on the northeast corner of Central Avenue and Fifth Street.
1.5 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Albuquerque Isotopes, Albuquerque
39 min walk • The Albuquerque Isotopes are a Minor League Baseball team of the Pacific Coast League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. They play home games at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at an elevation of 5,100 feet above sea level.
0.6 miN
Nightlife, Outdoor seating, Live music
Marble Brewery, Albuquerque
16 min walk • Marble Brewery is a brewery in Albuquerque, New Mexico, founded in 2008. Its main brewhouse is located in downtown Albuquerque on Marble Avenue, which gave the brewery its name. The 30 barrel brewhouse is responsible for brewing all classic and seasonal styles, including Marble's most popular brew, Double White.
~1210 ftW
Shopping
Maisel's Indian Trading Post, Albuquerque
6 min walk • Maisel's Indian Trading Post was located in the city of Albuquerque, county of Bernalillo, in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places listings in Bernalillo County, New Mexico in 1993.
~1410 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First United Methodist Church, Albuquerque
7 min walk • First United Methodist Church is an historic Methodist church in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. The church was chartered in 1880 and the original building, constructed between 1880 and 1882, was the first church in New Town.
~360 ftS
35°4'59"N • 106°38'56"W
The Box Performance Space, Albuquerque
2 min walk • Theater, Concerts and shows
~1130 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral Church of St. John, Albuquerque
6 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St. John is an Episcopal cathedral located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of the Rio Grande. In 2018 the cathedral church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sunshine Building?

Nearby attractions include Downtown Albuquerque, Albuquerque (2 min walk), The Box Performance Space, Albuquerque (2 min walk), New Mexico Holocaust & Intolerance Museum, Albuquerque (3 min walk), Occidental Life Building, Albuquerque (3 min walk).

How to get to Sunshine Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sunshine Building:

Bus

Downtown • Lines: 766, 777 (2 min walk)
Alvarado Transportation Center • Lines: 66, 766, 777 (2 min walk)

Train

Albuquerque (3 min walk)
Africa Train Station (20 min walk)