The stately Veterans Building, located at Van Ness and McAllister, is an exact replica of the Opera House next door, at least on the outside. This vast structure was designed by renowned architect Arthur Brown, Jr., and built in 1932. The Building was proposed by the American Legion to "Dedicate a performing arts complex to the Great War (WWI) as a living memorial." The building was dedicated on Armistice Day, November 11, 1932. The Veterans Building houses a number of veterans organizations from different wars, troops, and services. Many important events, civic ceremonies, performances, and gatherings have taken place at "The Veterans" including ground breaking speeches commemorating the founding of the United Nations in 1945. Quite a few city agencies have offices within the Veterans Building.
Herbst Theater is a lovely theater inside the Veterans Building offering an intimate performance venue, mostly for spoken word and solo artists. There are also occasional student theatrical events, magic shows, and even religious services presented in the Herbst Theater. The most widely known, continuing cultural "event" inside the theater is the City Arts and Lectures series, which offers periodic talks with contemporary authors such as Tom Wolfe and Stephen King.
Tours of the Herbst Theater, the Opera House, and Davies Symphony Hall are offered Mondays between 10:00 and 2:00. It costs $5 for adults. This tour begins ON the hour at Davies Symphony Hall. Call (415) 552-8338 for more details.
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