Coldwater in Branch County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Tibbits Opera House
A Landmark of American Music
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 11, 2022
1. Tibbits Opera House Marker
Branch County's showplace for the performing arts since 1882. Tibbits Opera House served as the Performing Arts Center between Chicago and Detroit until 1920. The renovated opera house continues to serve the cultural needs of the community.
Presented by the National Music Council, Michigan Music Educators Association, Coldwater Community Schools Music Department and Exxon.
1776-1976 American Revolution Bicentennial
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 41° 56.434′ N, 85° 0.24′ W. Marker is in Coldwater, Michigan, in Branch County. Marker is on South Hanchett Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coldwater MI 49036, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. This Glass (here, next to this marker); Interact Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Branch County Korean and Vietnam Wars Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Branch County World War II Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Branch County / Branch County Courthouse Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); Coldwater War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Loomis' Battery
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Photographed By Craig Doda, May 11, 2022
2. Tibbits Opera House and Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 11, 2023
3. Tibbits Opera House Stage
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 11, 2023
4. Tibbits Opera House
This is a photo of the seating, including the mezzanine level, as viewed from the stage.
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 11, 2022
5. Tibbits Opera House NRHP Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 11, 2023
6. William Shakespeare
There is a bust of the Bard inset at the top of the exterior of the opera house.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on April 12, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 5. submitted on May 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 6. submitted on April 12, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
