One of the first businesses to appear in a mining camp was a saloon. These institutions addressed the need of miners seeking a drink, but most saloons also offered warm, homey settings. In the early days, saloons also functioned as courtroom, church, and community center as needs arose. The Comstock saloon followed this pattern, echoed […]
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Antheneum Melodeon
Atheneum is situated on C street nearly opposite “Sutliff’s,” and is at present occupied as a melodeon. A show at the Melodeon had an easel on stage with a large playbill advertising exactly what play it was and who was who. In the orchestra pit, a small band would play music underscoring the scene. Taking […]
Metropolitan Theatre
Theatre in Sacramento was called “The Metropolitan” METROPOLITAN THEATER. Lessee and Manager. McKEAN BUCHANAN TREMENDOUS SUCCESS of the INDIAN TRAGEDY. THE GREAT ACTRESS MISS Annette INCE, Mr. Frank Mayo, Miss V. Buchanan, AND THE STAR COMPANY WILL APPEAR. Wednesday Evening October 28th, 1863. Will be acted the Great Indian Tragedy, in 5 Acts, entitled METAMORA […]