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Old Stafford Opera House |
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435 Spring Street, Columbus,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
29° 42' 13.24217999988",
-96° 32' 22.19589999996"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
Built 1886 by R. E. Stafford, 1834-1890, millionaire cattleman. Stately interior (which seated 1,000) had gas-burning chandeliers and an elaborate hand-painted curtain. Architect was N. J. Clayton, who designed many opulent Texas buildings. Opening performance, As in a Looking Glass, starred famous Lillian Russell. Magician Houdini also played here, as did other prominent entertainers. On performance days, special trains ran from distant towns.
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
Old Stafford Opera House Historical Marker Location Map, Columbus, Texas
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