The Woodward Opera house is the oldest existing example of a 19th century community theater in the United States.
The Woodward Opera House
Sign above entrance to the opera house Theater interior
A view of the interior from the balcony Balcony
Detail of the original railing in the balcony The Painting
Area to the right of the stage The Painting
This is the original painting that hung in the theater. It was later replaced with a more modest version. However, the original was found by a local historian and replaced in it's original position. The Balcony
This is a wider shot showing the condition of the balcony and railing. The interior is in remarkably good shape and the examples of original detail will result in an accurate restoration. |