Great Southern Hotel & Theatre
Great Southern Hotel & Theatre, Historic theatre and hotel in downtown Columbus, United States.
The Great Southern Hotel and Theatre features Colonial Revival architecture with a detailed facade, two balconies, and 933 seats in its auditorium.
Opening in 1896 after several downtown theater fires, the Great Southern became the first fireproof entertainment venue in Columbus, constructed with brick and steel.
The theater has hosted performances by notable artists including Sarah Bernhardt, Ethel Barrymore, and Al Jolson throughout its extensive performance history.
The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts manages the venue, presenting concerts, plays, and opera performances in a central downtown location.
The building generated its own electrical power and maintained three water wells in its basement, making it completely independent of municipal utilities.
Location: Columbus
Architectural style: Colonial Revival architecture
Address: 21 E. Main Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Website: http://capa.com/columbus/venues/southern_about.php
GPS coordinates: 39.95606,-82.99872
Latest update: March 15, 2025 20:51
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