Eagle Theatre

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The reconstructed Eagle Theatre in Old Town Sacramento in its exact historic location
The reconstructed Eagle Theatre in Old Town Sacramento in its exact historic location
Sacramento in 1855 showing the original Eagle Theatre in the grouping of buildings to the left.
Sacramento in 1855 showing the original Eagle Theatre in the grouping of buildings to the left.

The Eagle Theatre in Gold Rush era Sacramento was the first permanent theatre to be built in the state of California. Established in 1849 this relatively small structure was originally wood framed and canvas covered with a packed earth floor.

Located at 925 Front Street, the theatre was one of the earliest structures in the new city. It featured many different types of entertainment for a rough crowd of wild west pioneers and gold miners from the small but rapidly growing area.

The theatre is owned by California Department of Parks and Recreation and is administered by the California State Railroad Museum as part of the Old Sacramento State Historic Park. [1]