Schick Opera House

Schick Opera House (HM1PS9)

Location: Plainview, TX 79072 Hale County
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Country: United States of America
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N 34° 11.214', W 101° 42.113'

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Businessman Levi Schick (1855-1936) launched the Schick Opera House in this building on Oct. 11, 1909. A traveling opera company opened the facility with a performance of "Little Dollie Dimples". Later attractions included vaudeville acts, musical programs, and plays. The opera house also served as a showcase for local talent and a site of public gatherings, such as graduation ceremonies. Known for its fine acoustics, the auditorium seated about 900 persons. Schick Opera House remained this area's cultural center until about 1920, when competition from motion pictures caused its decline.
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HM NumberHM1PS9
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Marker Number4598
Year Placed1977
Placed ByTexas Historical Commission
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Date Added Friday, December 4th, 2015 at 5:02pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14S E 251000 N 3786179
Decimal Degrees34.18690000, -101.70188333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 34° 11.214', W 101° 42.113'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds34° 11' 12.84" N, 101° 42' 6.78" W
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Area Code(s)806
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling East
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 629 Ash St, Plainview TX 79072, US
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