Fort Payne Opera House
N 34° 26.678 W 085° 43.160
16S E 617650 N 3812201
A very old building that still is in the theatre business.
Waymark Code: WM1PME
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 06/17/2007
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Fort Payne Opera House
Opened September1890. Built during local boom period. Converted into theatre during era of silent movies. Closed as a theatre in October 1935. Purchased by Landmarks of DeKalb County, Inc., 1969. Renovated, restored, and reopened to public in 1970. The oldest theatre in Alabama located in a building originally constructed as a theatre. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places and the National Register of 19th Century Theatres in America.
Marker Name: Fort Payne Opera House
Marker Type: Urban
Addtional Information::
There are quite a few historic things to see in this town. Take your time.
Date Dedicated / Placed: 1973
Marker Number: Not listed
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