Fife Opera House - Palestine, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 39° 00.120 W 087° 36.778
16S E 446923 N 4317177
Hardware store below, Opera House above. Mr. Fife provided a lot at the in early 20th Century.
Waymark Code: WMKY7B
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 06/13/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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County of site: Crawford County
Location of site: 123--125 S. Main St. , Palestine

Historic marker on site
Marker erected by: The Pioneer City, Jr. Historian Club
Date marker erected: 1989
Marker text

THE FIFE OPERA HOUSE
The Fife Opera House, located on the second floor of the Fife Hardware Store, was built by David Fife. It operated from 1901-1912. It seated 700 people on red leather seats, had electric fans and was heated with a coal furnace. There were five sets of scenery, some of which are still visible today. Such entertainments as local talent shows, stock theatrical companies, band concerts, a lyceum series, special speakers, and commencements drew crowds from Hutsonville, Robinson, Flat Rock and Merom. Today the echoes of past performances remain from yesteryear.

Street address:
123--125 S. Main St.
Palestine, IL USA
62451

County / Borough / Parish: Crawford County

Year listed: 1990

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event

Periods of significance: 1900-1924

Historic function: Commerce/Trade, Funerary, Recreation And Culture

Current function: Vacant/Not In Use

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 2: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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