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Source: The Making of Modern Michigan
Was considered one of the finest opera houses in the Upper Peninsula, the Buell opera house opened on December 30, 1879. The second story contained a large dance floor and auditorium with a stage. The opera house burned August 23, 1925.
From Menonimee Museum
One of his grandest structures was a beautiful two-story brick opera house at the corner of Quinnesec Avenue and Paint Street which opened on December 30, 1879. The first floor contained two store fronts, a restaurant was located in one of the side businesses, and The Menominee Range office was located next door. The second story contained a large dance floor and auditorium with a stage, and served as Quinnesec’s social and cultural center for many years. The opera house burned down on August 23, 1925.