Plainview in Hale County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Schick Opera House
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 17, 2015
1. Schick Opera House Marker
Inscription.
Schick Opera House. . Businessman Levi Schick (1855-1936) launched the Schick Opera House in this building on Oct. 11, 1909. A traveling opera company opened the facility with a performance of "Little Dollie Dimples". Later attractions included vaudeville acts, musical programs, and plays. The opera house also served as a showcase for local talent and a site of public gatherings, such as graduation ceremonies. Known for its fine acoustics, the auditorium seated about 900 persons. Schick Opera House remained this area's cultural center until about 1920, when competition from motion pictures caused its decline.
Businessman Levi Schick (1855-1936) launched the Schick Opera House in this building on Oct. 11, 1909. A traveling opera company opened the facility with a performance of "Little Dollie Dimples". Later attractions included vaudeville acts, musical programs, and plays. The opera house also served as a showcase for local talent and a site of public gatherings, such as graduation ceremonies. Known for its fine acoustics, the auditorium seated about 900 persons. Schick Opera House remained this area's cultural center until about 1920, when competition from motion pictures caused its decline.
Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4598.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 34° 11.214′ N, 101° 42.113′ W. Marker is in Plainview, Texas, in Hale County. Marker is at the intersection of East 7th Street and Ash Street, on the right when traveling east on East 7th Street. Marker is on the southwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plainview TX 79072, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 373 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 4, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
