Schieffelin Hall - Tombstone, AZ - Arizona Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Built in 1881, this hall was considered the most magnificent theatre between El Paso and San Francisco. It could seat 575.
The marker reads:
"Schieffelin Hall
Upon its completion on June 8th, 1881 it became the largest, most elaborate theatre between El Paso, Texas and San Francisco, California.
Albert Schieffelin and William Harwood conceived and constructed a "first class opera house" for the citizens of Tombstone. The seating capacity was 450 on the parquet with a gallery capacity of 125. The drop curtain was a Colorado scene and was considered "a work of art". The building became the hub of entertainment and social events in Tombstone with formal balls and theatrical performances. The hall was scorched by the fire of 1882, but survived.
Schieffelin Hall has been home to the King Solomon Lodge #5. Today it is used for City Council meetings, local social gatherings, fund raisers and theatrical performances. It survived the tumultuous mining era, and the southeastern Arizona climate. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15th, 1966."
The marker is located on the northwest side of the hall next to the sidewalk.

Marker Name: Schieffelin Hall Type of history commemorated: Place County: Cochise Name of any agency/ agencies setting marker: Tombstone Restoration Commission Year placed: 2005

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