Adrian in Lenawee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Adrian Union Hall

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, August 24, 2021

1. Adrian Union Hall Marker

Inscription. In 1863 Charles M. Croswell (Michigan governor 1877-1881) formed an association to construct a new theater. An 1866 bird’s-eye view of Adrian shows the completed exterior. Originally designated the Adrian Union Hall, by 1887 it was called Croswell Opera House. The theater hosted such performers as Maude Adams, Edwin Booth, Mrs. Patrick Campbell, Charles Frohman, Victor Herbert and the Gilmore Band, Joe Jefferson, Thomas W. Kean, James Whitcomb Riley, Otis Skinner, and John Philip Sousa. In 1921 the interior of the building was renovated to show motion pictures. In 1967 the building was rescued by the Adrian Foundation from threatened demolition. Its care was then entrusted to the new Croswell Opera House and Fine Arts Association.

Erected 1986 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number S0478.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 41° 53.917′ N, 84° 2.134′ W. Marker is in Adrian, Michigan, in Lenawee County. Marker is on East Maumee Street near Broad Street (State Route 52), on the right when traveling

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west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 129 E Maumee St, Adrian MI 49221, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Adrian's Governors (within shouting distance of this marker); Adrian & The Republican Party (within shouting distance of this marker); Professional Baseball in Adrian (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frank Navin & The Detroit Tigers (about 500 feet away); Cooley Law Office (about 500 feet away); Adrian's Prominent Leaders (about 600 feet away); Adrian Fire Department / Adrian Engine House No. 1 (about 600 feet away); A Bench By The Road (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Adrian.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, August 24, 2021

2. Adrian Union Hall Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 18, 2021

3. Adrian Union Hall Marker

Croswell Opera House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, August 24, 2021

4. Croswell Opera House

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, August 24, 2021

5. Croswell Opera House

Alley entrance to the theatre.

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 18, 2021

6. Adrian Union Hall Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 178 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 3. submitted on September 22, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on August 24, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 6. submitted on September 22, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.