Overview

The noted impresarios David and Sid Grauman opened the first theatre in San Francisco to resume activity after the Earthquake and Fire of 1906. It opened in a tent initially, and later a new building was erected around the tent to create a more permanent venue. The National Tent Show Theatre did not last for much more than one year, when the permanent National Theatre opened on the site in 1907 or 1908.

Building History

This tent theatre, operated by David Grauman (1852-1921) and his son Sid Grauman (1879-1950), was apparently the first temporary theatre to reopen in San Francisco after the Great Earthquake and Fire of 04/18-19/1906. It opened on 05/28/1906 at the corner of Post and Steiner Streets. An advertisement indicated that it would provide entertainment that was "Strictly moral for ladies and children.” (See San Francisco Theatres Blogspot.com,"The National Theatre," accessed 11/23/2020.)

Later, on this site, the Graumans opened their National Theatre.

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