Wright Opera House, 19th century theatre in Alma, United States
The Wright Opera House, with its cream-colored brick facade and arched windows, stands as a prominent example of Italianate architecture on Superior Street.
Built in 1880 by Vermont-born businessman Ammi Williard Wright, the opera house initially cost $20,000 and contained five commercial stores on its ground floor.
The upper two floors of the building hosted theatrical performances, political speeches, and musical events during the late nineteenth century in Michigan.
Following rehabilitation in 2019, the building now combines commercial spaces on the ground floor with student housing units for Alma College on upper levels.
A central staircase on Superior Street leads to the upper floors, featuring tall double-hung wooden windows with decorative keystones and arched hoods.
Location: Alma
Inception: 1880
Architectural style: Italianate architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.37920,-84.66140
Latest update: March 9, 2025 22:40
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