The Grand Opera House ~ Vincennes, IN
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 38° 40.830 W 087° 31.870
16S E 453799 N 4281456
Once drew top head liners, now a park bench occupies the space.
Waymark Code: WM9NP5
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 09/10/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member monkeys4ever
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Marker Erected by: Vincennes Historical and Antiquarian Society
Date Marker Erected: 1966
Marker Text:

THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE
Built here, 1858 - - operated until 1919, Julia Marlowe made her debut in this famous theater and such great actors as Edwin Booth, Maude Adams, Joseph Jefferson, John Drew, and the Barrymores played to large and appreciative audiences.

Group that erected the marker: Vincennes Historical and Antiquarian Society

URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]

Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
N. 2nd St. & Busseron St.
Vincennes, IN usa
47591
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