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“tucked away in the heart of historical downtown Crowley”
Tucked away in the heart of historical downtown Crowley, Louisiana sits one of the most unique second-story opera houses still standing. Built in 1901 by David E. Lyons, a livery stable owner and deputy sheriff, the Grand, as it was named then, was referred to by the Daily Signal as a "beautiful little playhouse." Costing a mere $18,000 to build, Mr. Lyons carefully constructed his masterpiece using virgin Louisiana cypress, pine, and oak. This mostly wooden structure was accented with pressed tin tiles and hand-painted angel medallions in the four boxed seats. The Grand was known as the place for entertainment and hospitality. Used mainly for vaudeville and minstrel performances in the earlier days and for silent movies and talkies during the later days, the Grand attracted people traveling through the south, specifically those passing through Crowley via the railroad, which was located just a few blocks from the opera house. For the 39 years it remained open, notables such as Enrico Caruso, Babe Ruth, Clark Gable, Huey Long and Madame de Vilchez-Bizzet of the Paris Opera were just a few of the famous to grace the Grand's "mammoth" stage. Luckily for the 69 years it was closed, the opera house was left nearly untouched and luckily well preserved.
Right off the bat this opera house is absolutely gorgeous... But something makes it even better for myself.. My (many times) great grandfather built this opera house back in the 1800's, and bless... Read more
Beautiful old setting! Makes a nice venue for special occasions! Hope to be back to view more upcoming entertainment! Thanks to our neighbor for the tickets! Read more
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