Opera House and I. O. O. F. Lodge - Colville, WA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
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
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 2

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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