The Boarding House (nightclub)

Before opening the Boarding House in 1971, New Jersey-born David Allen had operated a target range on the top floor of California Hall on Polk Street, and performed as a repertory theater actor and as KPIX's "Deputy Dave." but frequently in financial difficulties and often kept The Boarding House running "on charm alone," relying on benefits performed by stars whose careers he had launched. ==Bush Street location==

History Prior to the 1906 earthquake, the address was an apartment building called The Cecil. After the earthquake and resulting fire, it was rebuilt as a theater and known by many names over the years, including the Kamokila, Fack's II, The Royal Hawaiian Theater, The Bush Street Music Hall, The Balalaika Music Hall, The Troubadour North, in 1970, finally becoming The Boarding House in 1971. Media coverage The club was featured in Billboard in 1974 and by 1977, the same magazine called it "the city's top nightclub for major name entertainment." Robin Williams described David Allen and Bay Area entertainment reviewer John Wasserman as "like a team". "David would find these strange unique talents and John's reviews would get people in." ==Columbus Street location and closure==

After a disastrous fire, the Bush Street building was torn down in July 1980 and replaced by condominiums. Dave Allen reopened the club for a short time at 901 Columbus Ave in the city's North Beach district, == References ==