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| content=<p>The arts, entertainment and recreation industry has a rich history in [[Wayne County, Ohio]] Several of these were: [[Quinby Opera House, The|The Quinby Opera House]], [[Reddick dam]]. Movie theaters are classified under the Information industry.</p> | | content=<p>The arts, entertainment and recreation industry has a rich history in [[Wayne County, Ohio]] Several of these were: [[Quinby Opera House, The|The Quinby Opera House]], [[Reddick dam]]. Movie theaters are classified under the Information industry.</p> | ||
<p> According to the book, ''Picturesque Wayne'' (p. 207), the [[Quinby Opera House, The|Quinby Opera House]] was located on the corner of N. Buckeye St. and Larwill St. It was formally opened on Thursday night, 1 February 1877 with the showing of "As You Like It." The show was put on by John Ellsler's Euclid Avenue Opera House in Cleveland, Ohio.</p> | <p> According to the book, ''Picturesque Wayne'' (p. 207), the [[Quinby Opera House, The|Quinby Opera House]] was located on the corner of N. Buckeye St. and Larwill St. It was formally opened on Thursday night, 1 February 1877 with the showing of "As You Like It." The show was put on by John Ellsler's Euclid Avenue Opera House in Cleveland, Ohio.</p> | ||
| − | <p>Another well-visited building in the 19th century and early 20th century was the old Opera House. It was erected in 1887.</p> | + | <p>Another well-visited building in the 19th century and early 20th century was the old Opera House. It was erected in 1887 and was built for a dual purpose It would provide space for municipal offices and at the same time, provide a place for entertainment. Once the [[Quinby Opera House, The|Quinby Opera House]] was razed, the Opera House took over as the site for extravaganzas. It continued to serve as an Opera House until 1949. It was razed in November 1962.</p> |
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Latest revision as of 13:46, 20 July 2017
The arts, entertainment and recreation industry has a rich history in Wayne County, Ohio Several of these were: The Quinby Opera House, Reddick dam. Movie theaters are classified under the Information industry.
According to the book, Picturesque Wayne (p. 207), the Quinby Opera House was located on the corner of N. Buckeye St. and Larwill St. It was formally opened on Thursday night, 1 February 1877 with the showing of "As You Like It." The show was put on by John Ellsler's Euclid Avenue Opera House in Cleveland, Ohio.
Another well-visited building in the 19th century and early 20th century was the old Opera House. It was erected in 1887 and was built for a dual purpose It would provide space for municipal offices and at the same time, provide a place for entertainment. Once the Quinby Opera House was razed, the Opera House took over as the site for extravaganzas. It continued to serve as an Opera House until 1949. It was razed in November 1962.