Eagle Theatre (Sacramento, California) facts for kids
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The reconstructed Eagle Theatre in Old Town Sacramento in its exact historic location
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| Built | 1849 |
| Architect | Hubbard, Brown & Co. |
| Reference no. | 595 |
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The Eagle Theatre in Sacramento was California's very first permanent theater. It was built during the exciting time of the California Gold Rush, which started in 1848. This small building opened in 1849. It had a wooden frame, a canvas roof, and a dirt floor. Sadly, a flood damaged the theater on January 4, 1850.
The First Theater in California
The Eagle Theatre was a big deal for early Sacramento. It was one of the first buildings in the new city. You could find it at 925 Front Street. This theater offered many kinds of shows. It entertained the gold miners and pioneers who were settling the area.
Getting Tickets to the Show
People could buy tickets for the theater at a nearby saloon. A saloon was a place where people gathered. Tickets cost two or three dollars. The most likely place to buy them was the Round Tent Saloon. This saloon was located just south of the theater.
The Eagle Theatre Today
Today, the Eagle Theatre is an important historical site. The California Department of Parks and Recreation owns it. The California State Railroad Museum helps manage it. It is part of the Old Sacramento State Historic Park. This park helps people learn about California's past.
