Blake's Opera House

Blake's Opera House (HM2B28)

Location: Grand Ledge, MI 48837 Eaton County
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N 42° 45.242', W 84° 44.692'

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Constructed in 1884 as a roller skating rink, this building was purchased by Peter Blake and opened as Blake's Opera House in 1886. Here, audiences enjoyed talent shows, vaudeville, silent movies and athletic contests. Between 1928 and 1984, the Stephens and Mapes families used he building as a furniture store. The Mapes family donated the building for a community center. It was restored by the Grand Ledge Area Historical Society and the chamber of commerce.
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HM NumberHM2B28
Series This marker is part of the Michigan: Michigan Historical Commission series
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Year Placed1999
Placed ByMichigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 at 5:02pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16T E 684547 N 4735967
Decimal Degrees42.75403333, -84.74486667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 42° 45.242', W 84° 44.692'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds42° 45' 14.52" N, 84° 44' 41.52" W
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Area Code(s)517
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 121 S Bridge St, Grand Ledge MI 48837, US
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