Miners Foundry
An 1856 structure that produced gold-mining and logging machines—including the Pelton Water Wheel turbine, which was invented here—is now a venue for art, dance, music, and film events. There's a combination bar and café.
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An 1856 structure that produced gold-mining and logging machines—including the Pelton Water Wheel turbine, which was invented here—is now a venue for art, dance, music, and film events. There's a combination bar and café.
This 1865 redbrick edifice reopened in 2022 after extensive renovations. The West Coast's longest continuously operating theater building, it presents film, comedy, plays, live music, and spoken-word performances.