Marion in Marion County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old Town Hall and Opera House
Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 26, 2009
1. Old Town Hall and Opera House Marker, Side 1
Inscription.
Old Town Hall and Opera House. . This brick building is a fine vernacular interpretation of the Classic Revival style. Completed in 1892, the construction was financed through a $10,000 bond issue; this included an artesian well nearby. The lower floor contained a council room, market, guard rooms and, after 1910, sleeping rooms for the fire department. The council room also provided the setting for many social occasions. , The second floor of this building contained a 525-seat auditorium that was used for traveling road shows, graduations, and other Marion events for many years. In 1920 the property was sold and converted to commercial use. The city of Marion purchased the historic building in 1980, and with guidance from Mayor T.C. Atkinson, Jr., renovated it for civic use.
This brick building is a fine vernacular interpretation of the Classic Revival style. Completed in 1892, the construction was financed through a $10,000 bond issue; this included an artesian well nearby. The lower floor contained a council room, market, guard rooms and, after 1910, sleeping rooms for the fire department. The council room also provided the setting for many social occasions.
The second floor of this building contained a 525-seat auditorium that was used for traveling road shows, graduations, and other Marion events for many years. In 1920 the property was sold and converted to commercial use. The city of Marion purchased the historic building in 1980, and with guidance from Mayor T.C. Atkinson, Jr., renovated it for civic use.
Erected 1983 by Marion County Historical Society. (Marker Number 34-10.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 34° 10.684′ N, 79° 24.06′ W. Marker is in Marion, South Carolina, in Marion County. Marker is on West Godbold Street just west of South Main Street (Business U.S. 501), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marion SC 29571, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 843 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 3, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
