Cadillac Opera House - Cadillac MI

Address: 127 Beech St
City: Cadillac
State: MI
Zip: 49601
County: Wexford
Open: 1901
Capacity: 700
Owner History:
Theater Type: N/A
Number of visits to this page: 17081
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Update 10/7/2024: There has been an opera house in Cadillac going back to the 1880's apparently. Whether it was the same as this one I don't know. There were 2 fires involving opera houses in 1885 and 1912. I did find an article indicating the opera house was at Beech and Shelby St which does help. I will use the Wexford County Historical Society address for reference which is at that intersection.

Source: Richard Kraemer / WaterWinterWonderland

The Opera House was opened in 1901 with a production of "The Minister's Son". It was designed by Oscar Cobb & Son of Chicago. The seating capacity was 700. It had an orchestra pit, balcony, a gallery and upholstered seats. Illumination was from 500 incandescent lights. The stage was 30' x 50'. The president was William J. Comwell. There are more details in the article posted below. The Opera House was damaged by high winds in 1930. That and the depression kept it closed. The building was razed in 1933.

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Cadillac Opera House - Postcard
Postcard
Cadillac Opera House - Postcard
Postcard
Cadillac Opera House - June 1951 Article
June 1951 Article
Cadillac Opera House - June 1951 Article
June 1951 Article
Cadillac Opera House - June 1951 Mention
June 1951 Mention
Cadillac Opera House - Article On Wind Damage June 1930
Article On Wind Damage June 1930
Cadillac Opera House - June 1951 Article
June 1951 Article
Cadillac Opera House - Sep 1901 Opening Article
Sep 1901 Opening Article
Cadillac Opera House - Sept 1885 Fire
Sept 1885 Fire
Cadillac Opera House - Sept 1912 Fire
Sept 1912 Fire
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