The original Woods Opera House opened its doors on September 17, 1886, and was also a replacement of an earlier opera house that ALSO got destroyed by a fire nine months beforehand, called the Westover Opera House located between Center and Washington.
The older Westover Opera House nearby was destroyed by a fire on January 17, 1886. According to a May 1976 article released by the Bay City Times, the Westover was already closed for more than a month when the fire happened. Everything from the Westover before the fire moved to a nearby roller rink (including its scenery). The original Westover was designed by widely known theatrical architect J.M. Wood of Chicago, who also helped design the Woods Opera House as well.
On August 29, 1902, the Woods Opera House was swept by flames after the last performance of “The Tide Of Life”, killing a 22-year-old man named Eugene Zaremba when a section of the wall collapsed and buried him, costing a total of $113,000 in destruction and damages.
Paramount-Publix took over the theater in May 1930, but Comerford took it back on January 1, 1933.
Paramount-Publix took over the theater in May 1930, but Comerford took it back on January 1, 1933.
Paramount-Publix took over the theater in May 1930, but Comerford took it back on January 1, 1933.
Paramount-Publix took over the theater in May 1930, but Comerford took it back on January 1, 1933.
Paramount-Publix took over the theater in May 1930, but Comerford took it back on January 1, 1933.
Paramount-Publix took over the theater in May 1930, but Comerford took it back on January 1, 1933.
Paramount-Publix took over the theater in May 1930, but Comerford took it back on January 1, 1933.
Paramount-Publix took over the theater in May 1930, but Comerford took it back on January 1, 1933.
Paramount-Publix took over the theater in May 1930, but Comerford took it back on January 1, 1933.
Paramount-Publix took over the theater in May 1930, but Comerford took it back on January 1, 1933.
Paramount-Publix took over the theater in May 1930, but Comerford took it back on January 1, 1933.
Once operated by Stanley Warner.
Once operated by Stanley Warner.
Once operated by Stanley Warner.
Once operated by Stanley Warner.
Once operated by Stanley Warner.
Once operated by Warner Bros Circuit Management.
The original Woods Opera House opened its doors on September 17, 1886, and was also a replacement of an earlier opera house that ALSO got destroyed by a fire nine months beforehand, called the Westover Opera House located between Center and Washington.
The older Westover Opera House nearby was destroyed by a fire on January 17, 1886. According to a May 1976 article released by the Bay City Times, the Westover was already closed for more than a month when the fire happened. Everything from the Westover before the fire moved to a nearby roller rink (including its scenery). The original Westover was designed by widely known theatrical architect J.M. Wood of Chicago, who also helped design the Woods Opera House as well.
On August 29, 1902, the Woods Opera House was swept by flames after the last performance of “The Tide Of Life”, killing a 22-year-old man named Eugene Zaremba when a section of the wall collapsed and buried him, costing a total of $113,000 in destruction and damages.
Once operated by Stanley Warner.
Once operated by Stanley Warner.
Once operated by Stanley Warner.
Once operated by Stanley Warner.
Like other Plitt theaters, Cineplex Odeon took it over in December 1985.
Plitt operated the theater until Cineplex Odeon took it over in December 1985 following its buyout.
Looks like an “underwater” theater!