Granbury in Hood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Granbury Opera House

Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019

1. Granbury Opera House Marker

Inscription. Pressed tin detailing decorates this stone structure, erected in 1886. Kerr's Opera House, which featured Vaudeville acts, dramatic productions, and musical programs, occupied the top floor until 1911. The lower floor housed various businesses, including a saloon, saddle and harness shop, and two grocery stores. Later the roof collapsed, and the building rapidly deteriorated. It was restored and reopened in 1975 by the Granbury Opera Association.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1977

Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2245.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 32° 26.527′ N, 97° 47.206′ W. Marker is in Granbury, Texas, in Hood County. Marker is on East Pearl Street (Business U.S. 377), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 133 East Pearl Street, Granbury TX 76048, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Harris Building (a few steps from this marker); Baker-Rylee Building and Town Square Service Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Nellie Gray Robertson (within shouting distance of this marker);

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City named for Texas Confederate General H.B. Granbury (within shouting distance of this marker); County Named for Famous Confederate General John Bell Hood (within shouting distance of this marker); Haynes-Burns-Ewell Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hood County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Granbury House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Granbury.

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Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 10, 2019

2. Granbury Opera House

Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 243 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.