"Opera House" or "Town Hall"

Historic Property

Alternate Name:

"Blessings Fine Furniture For Children"

Street Address:

200 N Main St

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Site Number:

0931

Control Number:

U/55/0931

Tax Number:

B141-11-41

Date Surveyed:

October 23 2001

Category:

Building

Construction Date:

1900

Historic Use:

Government

Current Use:

Commerce/Trade

Historic Core Shape:

Rectangular

Number of Stories:

1

Construction Method:

masonry

Exterior Walls Materials:

Brick

Foundation Materials:

Brick

Roof Shape:

flat

Signficant Architectural Features:

Cast iron columns on either side of recessed entry. Common bond (6/1) with glazed bricks used in alternate courses. Parapet has bricks aligned in columns and multiple string courses. A band of fixed windows across façade above entry which has large fixed sidelights and is oversized. Arched windows and doors on rear and side elevations. Door with transom. Slots in building at ground level for drainage.

Alterations:

Upper floor destroyed in fire. Display area covered with wood panes and modern windows. Replacement windows on rear and side.

Historical Information:

Building first used as a town hall or auditorium. Upper story destroyed in a fire at an unknown date. Building renovated for use as a single story commercial building. Marble stone on rear wall "J.W. Hearon, Intendant, J.N. Nicholson, B.L. Norwood, A.B. McLaurn, W.E. Davis. Wardens" Roll 4 picture 2 - Detail of column Roll 4 picture 3 - Partial front façade

Source of Historical Information:

Phillip and Kim West

Quadrangle Name:

Bethune

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