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The Fife Opera House IL535 |
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 Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz
 Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz THE FIFE OPERA HOUSE
The Fife Opera House, located on the second floor of the Fife Hardware Store, was built by David Fife. It operated from 1901-1912. It seated 700 people on red leather seats, had electric fans and was heated with a coal furnace. There were five sets of scenery, some of which are still visible today. Such entertainments as local talent shows, stock theatrical companies, band concerts, a lyceum series, special speakers, and commencements drew crowds from Hutsonville, Robinson, Flat Rock and Merom. Today the echoes of past performances remain from yesteryear. Erected by The Pioneer City, Jr. Historian Club, 1989. Main St. & Grand Prairie St., Palestine, Crawford County Illinois
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