Overview

The Metropolitan Theatre in Sacramento, CA, was in operation from at least 1859 until 1893. (See "Metropolitan Theatre Advertisement," Sacramento Daily Union, vol. 46, no. 7112, 01/20/1874, p. 2. Thank you to William R. Sype for his research on the dates of operation of the Metropolitan Theatre. See email from William Sype to the author, 02/28/2023.)

Building History

The north side of K Street between 4th and 5th Streets had a concentration of businesses named "Metropolitan" in 1893. The Metropolitan Building stood on the northwest corner of K and 5th, the Metropolitan Cigar Manufactory operated on the corner of 5th and K, and the Metropolitan Cafe, run by Mrs. E.J.C. Ketchum, at 427 1/2 K Street. (See Sacramento, California, City Directory, 1893, p. 378.) The Metropolitan Theatre stood on the north side of K between 4th and 5th at 421 K Street. (See Sacramento, California, City Directory, 1881, p. 338.)

In 1893, Mrs. E.J.C. Ketchum operated the Metropolitan Theatre, with an office at 427 ½ K Street. The acting manager was J.H Todd. (See Sacramento, California, City Directory, 1893, p. 378)

Demolition

The Metropolitan Theatre was razed. A northern extension of the Chinatown Mall, located between K and J Streets, later occupied the site, including a Century Theatres multiplex.

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