Historic District - North in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Savannah Theatre
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
1. Savannah Theatre Marker
in the United States.
Built by the eminent architect Jay
Opened Dec. 4, 1818 with the Comedy
"Soldier's Daughter"
and a Farce
"Raising The Wind"
Within these walls have played
the greatest dramatic and operatic stars
of the world
[D.A.R. Emblem]
[Lower Plaque]:
and re-opened October 21, 1950
Erected by The Bonatenture Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Landmarks • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco, and the Daughters of the American Revolution series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 21, 1862.
Location. 32° 4.551′ N, 81° 5.554′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in the Historic District - North. It is on Bull Street near E. Hull Street, on the right when traveling north. At Chippewa Square, between E. Hull and McDonough Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Savannah GA 31401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Coastal Plain and on the Georgia Coast and the Golden Isles. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: James Edward Oglethorpe (within shouting distance
this page online
Regarding Savannah Theatre. The Savannah Theatre
Built by eminent architect William Jay, the Savannah Theatre is the nations oldest theater in continuing operation. After debuting in 1818 with a comedy production, Soldiers Daughter, and a farce, Raising the Wind, the theater was granted a perpetual charter in 1838. It has burned several times over the years, but has been rebuilt and reopened successfully each time, including a conversion for motion picture presentations, and parts of the rear wall still contain bricks and foundation of the 1818 theatre. A prime example of the 1940s Art Deco movie venues, the
Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 9, 2008
2. Savannah Theatre Markers, seen lower left
Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 9, 2008
3. Savannah Theatre Marker, left plaque
Hollywood Museum
in memory of
Fred G. Weis
Honored member of the
Theatre Owners of America
Two bricks of the
Old Savannah Theatre
treasured through the years by
Mr. Charles Coburn
Noted actor who started his
theatrical career with the
Weis family
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
4. Savannah Theatre at Chippewa Square, Bull St, and E. McDonough St, Savannah
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,255 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 9, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
