Colorado City in Mitchell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Colorado Opera House
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 12, 2017
1. Colorado Opera House Marker
Built by Colorado Opera House Company, 1899-1900; second opera house in city, then cultural center of West Texas. Staged light opera, vaudeville, silent movies (after 1911); also hosted school programs.
Converted to boarding house in 1925, it returned to original use in 1971.
Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 975.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.
Location. 32° 23.414′ N, 100° 52.024′ W. Marker is in Colorado City, Texas, in Mitchell County. Marker is on Walnut Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 337 Walnut Street, Colorado City TX 79512, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Founding of Colorado City (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mitchell County (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Mitchell County (about 500 feet away); First Baptist Church of Colorado City (about
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 12, 2017
2. Colorado Opera House Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 12, 2017
3. Colorado Opera House
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2018, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 244 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2018, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
