Dothan Opera House
National Register of Historic Places

Dothan Opera House

Dothan, Houston County, Alabama
Listed
December 16, 1977
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
77000204

About this property

The Dothan Opera House is a historic performing arts venue in Dothan, Alabama, United States. It was built in 1914–15 as a municipal auditorium by the growing town. Seating 800, it opened October 8, 1915, with a performance by a local orchestra. The building was designed by Atlanta architectural firm Morris & Morris in a blend of Classical Revival and Italianate styles. The first floor features three central arched entry doors, with a pair of arched windows on either side. The second story is dominated by Ionic pilasters, four in the center section, and three on each side. The pilasters support a limestone architrave beneath a denticulated cornice and parapet roof. On the parapet, in line with each column in the center section is a figurine of an opera singer. A mural painted on the backdrop of the stage depicts the building under construction and some of the more famous acts to have performed in the theater. A new civic center was built across the street in 1971, and the opera house was refurbished at the same time. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

Location

103 N. St. Andrews St.
Dothan, Houston County, Alabama
31.22411, -85.39133

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
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Dothan Municipal Light and Water Plant
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When was Dothan Opera House listed on the National Register?

Dothan Opera House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 16, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Dothan Opera House?

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

What is the period of significance for Dothan Opera House?

The period of significance for Dothan Opera House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1914.

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