Cotaco Opera House
National Register of Historic Places

Cotaco Opera House

Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama
Listed
April 28, 1986
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
86000914

About this property

The Cotaco Opera House, also known as Masonic Building, was the first opera house constructed in the state of Alabama. It is located at 115 Johnston Street in historic downtown Decatur, Alabama. In 1889, the city of Decatur was the largest city in North Alabama, out-sizing Huntsville. It had become increasingly apparent that the city was in need of a theater to showcase its fine arts. The Opera House was built on a 100 by 140 foot site that ran south from Johnston Street and fronting on the east side of 1st Avenue. It was built by the Cotaco Opera House Company, which was incorporated on September 16, 1889.

Location

115 Johnson St. SE
Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama
34.60280, -86.98594

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Cotaco Opera House listed on the National Register?

Cotaco Opera House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 28, 1986.

What type of historic resource is Cotaco Opera House?

Cotaco Opera House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Cotaco Opera House?

The period of significance for Cotaco Opera House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1889.

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