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Adrian Union Hall-Croswell Opera House
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Location within the state of Michigan
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| Location: | 129 East Maumee Street Adrian, Michigan |
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| Built: | 1866 |
| Architect: | John C. Brompton |
| Governing body: | Private |
| Part of: | Downtown Adrian Commercial District |
| NRHP Reference#: | 85000839[1] |
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| Added to NRHP: | April 18, 1985 |
| Designated MSHS: | March 2, 1976[2] |
The Croswell Opera House is a historic theater located at 129 East Maumee Street in the city of Adrian, Michigan. It is recognized as the oldest continuously running theater in the state and among the oldest in the United States. The theater and the adjoining hall were designated as a Michigan Historic Site on March 2, 1976 and later added to the National Register of Historic Places as the Adrian Union Hall-Croswell Opera House on April 18, 1985.[1][2]
The Croswell as it's known to locals, became an official Michigan Historic Site in 1976 and was added in 1985 to the National Register Of Historic Places. Designed and built from 1864-1866 by John C. Brompton, it has remained a fixture of recreation and culture in Lenawee County and the surrounding areas.
In 1921, the Croswell was converted into a movie theater and would remain one until 1967, when it was scheduled for destruction. The Adrian Foundation saved the building and the Croswell Opera House, and Fine Arts Association was created in order to promote the arts and to preserve the heritage of the opera house. In 1976, the two adjacent buildings were acquired, annexed, and renovated into the current art gallery, offices, and rehearsal spaces.
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