Cotaco Opera House - Decatur, AL
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N 34° 36.167 W 086° 59.147
16S E 501303 N 3828994
Also known as Masonic Building. Built in 1890, it was the first Opera House constructed in the state of Alabama. It was placed on the NRHP in 1986.
Waymark Code: WMB96W
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 04/21/2011
Views: 2
Built in 1890, the Cotaco Opera House was the first opera house constructed in the state of Alabama. The Opera House was built on a 100 by 140 foot site that ran south from Johnston Street and fronted on the east side of 1st Avenue. It was built by the Cotaco Opera House Company, which was incorporated on September 16, 1889. In later years, it became the Masonic Lodge, Masonic Theatre, the Payne Theatre and more. Located at 115 Johnston Street, SE in historic downtown Decatur, Alabama. Presently there are several tenants, among them Curry's Restaurant & Catering.
Street address:
115 Johnston Street, SE
Decatur, AL USA
35601
County / Borough / Parish: Morgan
Year listed: 1986
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event
Periods of significance: 1900-1924
Historic function: Recreation And Culture - Historic Sub-function: Auditorium, Theater
Current function: Commerce/Trade
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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