Perkins Opera House
185 Washington Street,
Monticello,
FL
32344
185 Washington Street,
Monticello,
FL
32344
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Architects: W.R. Gunn
Functions: Performing Arts
Styles: Romanesque Revival
Previous Names: Monticello Opera House
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Built in 1890. Part of a beautiful slice of old Florida on the square. Started showing silent films during the earliest part of the previous century along with other forms of entetainment. Never seemed to make the switch to talkies. Closed by 1930.
Contributed by
George H.Hill III
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aka the Monticello Opera House, this opened in the Fall of 1890 with a show called “The Clipper” with the Amy Lee Company. The architect was W.R. Gunn.
The facade is of red brick and the U-shaped auditorium is on the 2nd floor on two levels. In the late 1980’s it was being used as a Cultural Centre.
I know there was a BRICK theater on or near the square in 1960.Maybe LM’s pic is that building?
This building is not the Perkins Opera House. This building was located on the east side of the courthouse on Highway 90 and is still standing and I believe it is used as the Masonic Lodge meeting hall. The Perkins Opera House is on the West side of the courthouse on Highway 90. It is located on the 2nd floor of the Perkins building and is currently being used as a performing arts theatre. At one time for a short period of time it was used as a movie theatre.