Grand Opera House
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Marker Text: Staged outstanding musicals, dramas. Built 1891 by local men for professional troupes. Also scene of home talent plays, some directed by Ben K. Franklin, a former actor who settled here. Programs created social stir, with lavish dress and parties.
Building has copper roof and corbeled bay window tower; had ornate stage and auditorium. Now owned by former U.S. Vice President John Nance Garner and his son, Tully Garner. (1967) Marker No: 2249
Medallion & Plate
Texas Historic Landmark
National Register of Historic Places
Geographic: 29.210417,-99.786636
Location: 104 North West Street - marker fronts Getty, Uvalde
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