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The hall was conceived and constructed in [[1872]] by builder [[Frank O'Brien]], who leased the space above a mercantile store. He painted the scenery himself and acted as promoter for the next two years. The debut performance was a double bill of "East Lynne" and "Everybody's Wife" on [[October 14]]. | The hall was conceived and constructed in [[1872]] by builder [[Frank O'Brien]], who leased the space above a mercantile store. He painted the scenery himself and acted as promoter for the next two years. The debut performance was a double bill of "East Lynne" and "Everybody's Wife" on [[October 14]]. | ||
The hall was later operated by the [[German Society of Birmingham]]. It hosted meetings of the [[1874 Alabama Press Association convention]] and the organizational meetings of [[First Christian Church]]. It also staged performances by the [[Birmingham Thespian Corps]] and [[Grambs' Military Band]]. | The hall was later operated by the [[German Society of Birmingham]]. It hosted meetings of the [[1874 Alabama Press Association convention]] and the organizational meetings of [[First Christian Church]]. It also staged performances by the [[Birmingham Thespian Corps]] and [[Grambs' Military Band]]. In [[1884]] it was also being used as the armory for the [[Birmingham Rifles]] and [[Birmingham Artillery Company]]. | ||
Sublett Hall was superseded as the city's primary meeting hall with the construction of [[O'Brien's Opera House]]. | Sublett Hall was superseded as the city's primary meeting hall with the construction of [[O'Brien's Opera House]]. | ||
Revision as of 15:46, 31 July 2014
Sublett Hall was a public meeting hall and playhouse located at 2011½ & 2013½ 2nd Avenue North.
The hall was conceived and constructed in 1872 by builder Frank O'Brien, who leased the space above a mercantile store. He painted the scenery himself and acted as promoter for the next two years. The debut performance was a double bill of "East Lynne" and "Everybody's Wife" on October 14.
The hall was later operated by the German Society of Birmingham. It hosted meetings of the 1874 Alabama Press Association convention and the organizational meetings of First Christian Church. It also staged performances by the Birmingham Thespian Corps and Grambs' Military Band. In 1884 it was also being used as the armory for the Birmingham Rifles and Birmingham Artillery Company.
Sublett Hall was superseded as the city's primary meeting hall with the construction of O'Brien's Opera House.
References
- City Directory of Birmingham and Gazetteer of Surrounding Section for 1884-5 (1884) Volume II. Atlanta, Georgia: Interstate Directory Company