Stephenville in Erath County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Crow Opera House
Photographed By James Hulse, October 22, 2021
1. Crow Opera House Marker
Inscription.
Crow Opera House. . The first floor of this limestone building, erected before 1892, housed the Erath County National Bank, with Dr. M.S. Crow as president. His wife Mollie Jane Crow suggested use of the top floor for cultural events. The opera house auditorium, which held about 400 persons, was the site of theatrical productions, dances, and town gatherings. Its use declined by 1920 with the rise of motion pictures. Other commercial enterprises later occupied the Romanesque style structure. , Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1977
The first floor of this limestone building, erected before 1892, housed the Erath County National Bank, with Dr. M.S. Crow as president. His wife Mollie Jane Crow suggested use of the top floor for cultural events. The opera house auditorium, which held about 400 persons, was the site of theatrical productions, dances, and town gatherings. Its use declined by 1920 with the rise of motion pictures. Other commercial enterprises later occupied the Romanesque style structure. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1977
Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1122.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 32° 13.223′ N, 98° 12.17′ W. Marker is in Stephenville, Texas, in Erath County. Marker is at the intersection of West Washington Street (Business U.S. 377) and North Belknap Street, on the left when traveling east on West Washington Street. The marker is located on the corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 187 West Washington Street, Stephenville TX 76401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stephenville Drug Stores (within shouting distance of this marker); Lest We Forget (within shouting distance of this marker);
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 320 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on November 23, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
