Stafford Bank and Opera House - Columbus, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 29° 42.320 W 096° 32.421
14R E 737962 N 3288667
An old opera house and bank on the south side of the Columbus town square that is now used for the Chamber of Commerce and a tourist information center.
Waymark Code: WMW053
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/19/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
Views: 4

Marker Text:

Built 1886 by R. E. Stafford, 1834-1890, millionaire cattleman. Stately interior (which seated 1,000) had gas-burning chandeliers and an elaborate hand-painted curtain. Architect was N. J. Clayton, who designed many opulent Texas buildings. Opening performance, "As in a Looking Glass," starred famous Lillian Russell. Magician Houdini also played here, as did other prominent entertainers. On performance days, special trains ran from distant towns.
Street address:
425 Spring Street
Columbus, TX USA
78934


County / Borough / Parish: Colorado County

Year listed: 1973

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1900-1924, 1875-1899

Historic function: Commerce/Trade, Recreation And Culture

Current function: Recreation And Culture

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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