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1910. "French Opera House, New Orleans." Coming March 20: "King Dodo," a "phosphoronic comedy opera." 8x10 glass negative. View full size.
A synopsis of the plot of King Dodo, along with some other information.
Opening in 1859 and fast becoming the social hub of New Orleans, the French Opera House on Bourbon at Toulouse Street was destroyed by fire on the night of December 4, 1919. The Four Points Sheraton Hotel now occupies the site.
A recording of "Gems from King Dodo," recorded in 1912. http://www.loc.gov/jukebox/recordings/detail/id/2761/
Not a sign of life.
[There's at least one ghost. -tterrace]
Can someone explain whether the upper story is in need of a paint job, or if the finish shown is some New Orleans distressed style of decorating?
While we're at it, is this interesting building still standing?
I count two fire escape landings, both sharing the same vertical ladder. Not very reassuring in the event of a fire during a packed house.
Let's hope the back of the opera house featured multiple fire escapes with wide, steel staircases instead of ladders. Right.
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