Title
Opera House, circa 1890
Subject
Theaters
Opera
Elks (Fraternal order)
Schuyler, Don Buell
Description
The Elks Home and Auditorium was built shortly after the organization of Elks Lodge No. 393 on January 7th, 1898. The auditorium was Tuscaloosa’s second opera house. It was located on the southeast corner of 6th Street and 22nd Avenue. In the 1920s it was bought by Joe Burchfield. . It was remodeled under the direction of architect Don Buell Schuyler in 1940 and re-dedicated as the Alta Apartments. It was demolished in 2008 for construction of the city hall complex.
The Tuscaloosa Elks played an active role in working with handicapped children, as well as, a variety of other youth programs.
The Tuscaloosa Elks played an active role in working with handicapped children, as well as, a variety of other youth programs.
Creator
Union Furniture Company
Source
Union Furniture Company
Publisher
Union Furniture Company
Date
1993
Contributor
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Betty Slowe (Description)
Rights
Union Furniture Company
Type
Drawing
Identifier
1068
Coverage
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Original Format
Drawing
Physical Dimensions
8.5 inches x 11 inches