Brookville in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Marlin Opera House Block

1883-1886

— Historic Brookville —

Marlin Opera House Block Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 1, 2021

1. Marlin Opera House Block Marker

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Col. Silas J. Marlin's imposing business block is especially notable for its lavish wood cornice, described when new as "the neatest and handsomest in town." The two storefronts on the left side are the only 19th-century shop fronts left in the downtown. The three-story section contains the Marlin Opera House, which opened in 1886 and closed near the turn of the century. The hall hosted a variety of events including high school graduations, local and traveling shows, musical events such as the Fisk Jubilee Singers (1894) and speakers including former Confederate spy, Belle Boyd (1889). Most of the 1880's interior of the Opera House survives intact.

Erected by Historic Brookville, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 41° 9.625′ N, 79° 4.831′ W. Marker is in Brookville, Pennsylvania, in Jefferson County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 322) east of Barnett Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225-237 Main Street, Brookville PA 15825, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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within walking distance of this marker. American & Commercial Hotels (a few steps from this marker); Rodgers-Canning-McKinley Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Jefferson County National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Marlin Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); McKnight Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Jefferson County Courthouse & Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Jefferson County (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brookville.

Also see . . .
1. Brookville PA National Register Historic District Nomination. (Submitted on July 10, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Borough of Brookville PA: History. (Submitted on July 10, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Marlin Opera House Block and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 1, 2021

2. Marlin Opera House Block and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 10, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.