English's Opera House Explained

English's Opera House, also known as English's Theatre, was a theatre located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana at Monument Circle.[1] It was built by William Hayden English and opened in 1880. It was modeled after the Grand Opera House in Manhattan. It was demolished in 1949.[2]

The theatre was host to the 1884 Greenback National Convention.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Phillips, Clifton J.. 9. Indiana in Transition: The Emergence of an Industrial Commonwealth, 1880-1920. 1968. 9780871950925. Indiana Historical Society Press.
  2. Book: Jensen, Joyce K.. The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. Theatre. 1331. David J.. Bodenhamer. Robert G.. Barrows. 1994. Indiana University Press. 9780253112491.

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