Opera House and I. O. O. F. Lodge - Colville, WA
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N 48° 32.661 W 117° 54.401
11U E 433080 N 5377202
This National Historic Site is in downtown Colville, on West 1st Avenue at #151.
Waymark Code: WMJBG4
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 10/24/2013
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This Renaissance Revival building was instituted by local businessman R.E. Lee, then Grand Master, in 1891 and constructed in 1911. Though the Lodge has since disbanded, the old Oddfellows' bar still exists inside the building. At one time an Opera House Operated within, holding community plays, concerts and dances. It is currently the home of a Kung Fu Studio and "Wild Bill's" Diner, as well as other small businesses. It is partially vacant.
This historic brick and stone building is a Colville Heritage Building, a Washington State Heritage Site and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 18th 1997.
Street address: 151 West 1st Avenue Colville, WA USA
County / Borough / Parish: Stevens County
Year listed: 1997
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Social History, Architecture
Periods of significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924
Historic function: Oddfellows Lodge
Current function: Commercial and retail
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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