Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Wheeler's Opera House, Downtown Toledo

This was one of Carl Schon's designs. It was built in 1870-1871 and burned down in 1893. The place attracted a high class of performers, including Buffalo Bill Cody, Lillie Langtry, Edwin Booth, and Sarah Bernhardt.
Notice the eagle on the roof. It was made of iron and had a nineteen foot wingspan.

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