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The Athenaeum – Jackson, Michigan

Written by Kevin Peshick on January 9, 2012 - 4 Comments
Categories: Counties, Grand Opera House, Jackson County, Opera House - Type

The Athenaeum Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan OPENED: December, 1898 TYPE: Grand Opera House NAME HISTORY: Opened as The Athenaeum, changed to Majestic – 1914 (Frank 1974) STREET ADDRESS: NW Corner of Washington & Mechanic (Frank 1974) CURRENT STATUS: As of 1975 it was still standing (Frank 1975) CAPACITY: 1,262 (JC 1906); 1,310 (JC 1910) FLOOR: […]

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Crystal Falls Opera House

Written by Kevin Peshick on October 17, 2009 - 0 Comments
Categories: Iron County, Rink Style Opera House

CRYSTAL FALLS OPERA HOUSE CRYSTAL FALLS, IRON COUNTY, MICHIGAN OPENED: STREET ADDRESS: NW Corner of Superior & River (Hammock) CURRENT STATUS: Burned in? FLOOR: Ground STORIES: TYPE: NAME HISTORY: Bregger’s Opera House (JC 1910), City Hall Theatre (JC/GH 1921) CAPACITY: 650 (JC 1906), 800 (GH 1914) PROSCENIUM OPENING WIDTH: PROSCENIUM OPENING HEIGHT: FOOTLIGHTS TO BACK […]

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Albion Opera House, Albion, Calhoun County

Written by Kevin Peshick on February 21, 2009 - 0 Comments
Categories: Albion, Calhoun County, Classic Opera House

ALBION OPERA HOUSE ALBION, CALHOUN COUNTY, MICHIGAN OPENED: 1869 (Everts 112) STREET ADDRESS: 45 & 47 Superior (City Directory 1885), renumbered to 223 – 225 South Superior (present day.) CURRENT STATUS: Standing, not currently in use. FLOOR: Second STORIES: TYPE: Classic Opera House NAME HISTORY: No other names known. CAPACITY: 750 (JC 1906), 500 (JC […]

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CROSWELL OPERA HOUSE, ADRIAN

Written by Kevin Peshick on December 18, 2008 - 0 Comments
Categories: Adrian, Grand Opera House, Lenawee County

CROSWELL OPERA HOUSE ADRIAN, LENAWEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN OPENED: 1866 TYPE: Grand Opera House NAME HISTORY: Adrian Union Hall (opened as), Croswell Opera House (JC 1896), The New Croswell Opera House (JC 1899), Croswell Opera House (JC 1902) STREET ADDRESS: 129 East Maumee CURRENT STATUS: In Operation CAPACITY: 1,158 (JC 1896); 1,212 (GH 1914) FLOOR: Ground […]

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