Huntsville, TX, United States
Henry Opera House. Built in 1880 as lodge hall. First floor soon became a dry goods and grocery store, and second was made into a fine theater by owner, John Henry (1828-97). Here traveling troupes played Shakespeare and dramas of the times. Famous magician Hermann the Great made Texas debut here; a
nd Blind Tom, self-taught Negro piano virtuoso, once performed on this stage. After period as skating rink, opera house showed first motion picture in the city, about 1909. But with building of new th
Listen to the audio guide for Black plaque № 20641 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off