Hayesville Town Hall and Opera House #1-3
N 40° 46.270 W 082° 15.949
17T E 393174 N 4514125
Located on S Mechanic St Hwy 60 in Hayesville directly behind the post office is the site of this historical marker.
Waymark Code: WM7XHV
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 12/18/2009
Views: 10
This building was a center of community life from the time of its construction in 1186 to the late 1930s. Once common, such combination of governmental offices and commercial and entertainment space are today rare. The second floor opera house retains many original features, including stage backdrops, dressing rooms, and seats. Vaudeville, theater companies, and entertainment of all kinds were hosted here and many performers signed the backstage walls. Buffalo Bill dated his signature October 28, 1888. Along with village offices, first floor tenants have included the Vermillion Township Trustees, the Eddie Stover Hat Shop, and the F.L. Smith Watch Repair and Jewelry Store. Hayesville’s citizens approved the hall’s construction on April 18, 1884 by a vote of 100 to 13. Contractor Samuel Craig completed the building two years later at a cost of $4,852.20. Located on the Lincoln Highway, this building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
Marker Number: 1-3
County: Ashland
Significance of Location: Building or House
Bicentenial Mark: no
Additional Coordinate: Not Listed
Additional Coordinate description: Not listed
Website address: Not listed
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