Springer Opera House
103 10th Street,
Columbus,
GA
31902
103 10th Street,
Columbus,
GA
31902
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The Springer Opera House is the State Theatre of Georgia. It was originally built in 1871 for live performances, closing in 1929, and re-opened as a movie house.
It re-opened once again in 1965 and in 1999 underwent a $12 million restoration as a live theater venue.
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nice old postcard:
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There are some recent 2006 ohotos of the Springer Opera Househere, another one here and one more is here.
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970
Springer Opera House *** (added 1970 – Building – #70000214)
105 10th St., Columbus
Historic Significance: Event
Area of Significance: Communications, Performing Arts
Period of Significance: 1850-1874, 1875-1899, 1900-1924
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Theater
Current Function: Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function: Museum, Theater
This is a postcard picture of the Springer Opera House. Click on it to expand.
The Springer Opera House in Columbus is listed in the addenda section of the 1897-98 edition of the Julius Cahn Official Theatrical Guide. It was managed by the Springer Brothers, the seating capacity was 1,363, and it had both gas and electric illumination. The proscenium opening was 33 feet wide X 22 feet high, and the stage was 25 feet deep. The theatre was on the second floor and there were 8 in the house orchestra. There were 2 daily and 3 weekly newspapers in Columbus and 4 hotels, including the Rankin, the Central and the Vernon. The 1897 population was 20,000.
1986 photo of the Springer Opera House.
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As a movie theatre it was operated by Georgia Theatre Co. and later by Martin Theatres.