Built 1805-1808 by Johann Valerian Theodor Müller (after deisgns by Friedrich Gilly?) for a Königsberg citizens' society, "Theater-Aktien-Gesellschaft", on the site of the ruins of the "Garnisonskirche" church. Opened 29 April 1808 with Mozart's "La clemenza di Tito". Destroyed by a fire on 9 December 1808. Subsequently rebuilt. Re-opened 9 December 1809 with Friedrich Himmel's opera "Fanchon, das Leiermädchen". 1912 rebuilding by Klage. Used as a military hospital during World War I. Originally 1400 seats, later 1550 seats. Destroyed by bombs in Aug 1944.