MAIN STREET OPERA HOUSE - Revision history

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	[[Image:THEATERHISTORY.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Theater History. Courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]MAIN STREET OPERA HOUSE. One the many theaters to occupy the corner of 4th and Main in Dubuque, the Main Street Opera House was the successor of the [[DUNCAN-WALLER OPERA HOUSE]]. Opened for business in 1893, the theater had as its manager a "Dr. Jim." This businessman attempted to attract business in unique ways. In December, 1895 he announced that ten turkeys would be given to people in the audience on Saturday evening. In addition two prizes would be given away--one for the homeliest man and the other to the most popular lady. (1) On February 1, 1896 a local resident drew the $20 gold piece given away. (2)		[[Image:THEATERHISTORY.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Theater History. Courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]MAIN STREET OPERA HOUSE. One the many theaters to occupy the corner of 4th and Main in Dubuque, the Main Street Opera House was the successor of the [[DUNCAN-WALLER OPERA HOUSE]]. Opened for business in 1893, the theater had as its manager a "Dr. Jim." This businessman attempted to attract business in unique ways. In December, 1895 he announced that ten turkeys would be given to people in the audience on Saturday evening. In addition two prizes would be given away--one for the homeliest man and the other to the most popular lady. (1) On February 1, 1896 a local resident drew the $20 gold piece given away. (2)

	Local talent provided much of the entertainment. ~~The local members of the [[MODERN WOOD MEN OF AMERICA]] presented a free minstrel show on February 7, 1896. (2)~~ Prizes and contests could not keep the theater profitable. By August, 1896 the building had been remodeled to serve as the [[BARTELL'S DRAMATIC AND VAUDEVILLE THEATRE]]. (3)		Local talent provided much of the entertainment. Prizes and contests could not keep the theater profitable. By August, 1896 the building had been remodeled to serve as the [[BARTELL'S DRAMATIC AND VAUDEVILLE THEATRE]]. (3)

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	2. "Caught on the Fly," ''The Dubuque Herald'', February 2, 1896, p. 5		2. "Caught on the Fly," ''The Dubuque Herald'', February 2, 1896, p. 5

	2. "In Burnt Cork," ''The Dubuque Herald'', February 28, 1896, p. 8		3. "In Burnt Cork," ''The Dubuque Herald'', February 28, 1896, p. 8


	~~3. "New Theatre to Open," ''The Dubuque Herald'', August 25, 1896, p. 8~~



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Randylyon at 16:18, 22 November 2025

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	[[Image:THEATERHISTORY.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Theater History. Courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]MAIN STREET OPERA HOUSE. One the many theaters to occupy the corner of 4th and Main in Dubuque, the Main Street Opera House was the successor of the [[DUNCAN-WALLER OPERA HOUSE]]. Opened for business in 1893, the theater had as its manager a "Dr. Jim." This businessman attempted to attract business in unique ways. In December, 1895 he announced that ten turkeys would be given to people in the audience on Saturday evening. In addition two prizes would be given away--one for the homeliest man and the other to the most popular lady. (1) On February 1, 1896 a local resident drew the $20 gold piece given away. (2)		[[Image:THEATERHISTORY.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Theater History. Courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]MAIN STREET OPERA HOUSE. One the many theaters to occupy the corner of 4th and Main in Dubuque, the Main Street Opera House was the successor of the [[DUNCAN-WALLER OPERA HOUSE]]. Opened for business in 1893, the theater had as its manager a "Dr. Jim." This businessman attempted to attract business in unique ways. In December, 1895 he announced that ten turkeys would be given to people in the audience on Saturday evening. In addition two prizes would be given away--one for the homeliest man and the other to the most popular lady. (1) On February 1, 1896 a local resident drew the $20 gold piece given away. (2)

	Local talent provided much of the entertainment. The local members of the [[MODERN ~~WOODMEN~~ OF AMERICA]] presented a free minstrel show on February 7, 1896. (2) Prizes and contests could not keep the theater profitable. By August, 1896 the building had been remodeled to serve as the [[BARTELL'S DRAMATIC AND VAUDEVILLE THEATRE]]. (3)		Local talent provided much of the entertainment. The local members of the [[MODERN WOOD MEN OF AMERICA]] presented a free minstrel show on February 7, 1896. (2) Prizes and contests could not keep the theater profitable. By August, 1896 the building had been remodeled to serve as the [[BARTELL'S DRAMATIC AND VAUDEVILLE THEATRE]]. (3)

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Randylyon at 16:17, 22 November 2025

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	[[Image:THEATERHISTORY.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Theater History. Courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]MAIN STREET OPERA HOUSE. One the many theaters to occupy the corner of 4th and Main in Dubuque, the Main Street Opera House was the successor of the [[DUNCAN-WALLER OPERA HOUSE]]. Opened for business in 1893, the theater had as its manager a "Dr. Jim." This businessman attempted to attract business in unique ways. In December, 1895 he announced that ten turkeys would be given to people in the audience on Saturday evening. In addition two prizes would be given away--one for the homeliest man and the other to the most popular lady. (1) On February 1, 1896 a local resident drew the $20 gold piece given away. (2)		[[Image:THEATERHISTORY.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Theater History. Courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]MAIN STREET OPERA HOUSE. One the many theaters to occupy the corner of 4th and Main in Dubuque, the Main Street Opera House was the successor of the [[DUNCAN-WALLER OPERA HOUSE]]. Opened for business in 1893, the theater had as its manager a "Dr. Jim." This businessman attempted to attract business in unique ways. In December, 1895 he announced that ten turkeys would be given to people in the audience on Saturday evening. In addition two prizes would be given away--one for the homeliest man and the other to the most popular lady. (1) On February 1, 1896 a local resident drew the $20 gold piece given away. (2)

	Local talent provided much of the entertainment. The local members of the [[MODERN WOODMEN OF ~~THE WORLD~~]] presented a free minstrel show on February 7, 1896. (2) ~~The prizes~~ and contests could not keep the theater profitable. By August, 1896 the ~~theater~~ had been remodeled to serve as the [[BARTELL'S DRAMATIC AND VAUDEVILLE THEATRE]]. (3)		Local talent provided much of the entertainment. The local members of the [[MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA]] presented a free minstrel show on February 7, 1896. (2) Prizes and contests could not keep the theater profitable. By August, 1896 the building had been remodeled to serve as the [[BARTELL'S DRAMATIC AND VAUDEVILLE THEATRE]]. (3)

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	MAIN STREET OPERA HOUSE. One the many theaters to occupy the corner of 4th and Main in Dubuque, the Main Street Opera House was the successor of the [[DUNCAN-WALLER OPERA HOUSE]]. Opened for business in 1893, the theater had as its manager a "Dr. Jim." This businessman attempted to attract business in unique ways. In December, 1895 he announced that ten turkeys would be given to people in the audience on Saturday evening. In addition two prizes would be given away--one for the homeliest man and the other to the most popular lady. (1) On February 1, 1896 a local resident drew the $20 gold piece given away. (2)		[[Image:THEATERHISTORY.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Theater History. Courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]MAIN STREET OPERA HOUSE. One the many theaters to occupy the corner of 4th and Main in Dubuque, the Main Street Opera House was the successor of the [[DUNCAN-WALLER OPERA HOUSE]]. Opened for business in 1893, the theater had as its manager a "Dr. Jim." This businessman attempted to attract business in unique ways. In December, 1895 he announced that ten turkeys would be given to people in the audience on Saturday evening. In addition two prizes would be given away--one for the homeliest man and the other to the most popular lady. (1) On February 1, 1896 a local resident drew the $20 gold piece given away. (2)

	Local talent provided much of the entertainment. The local members of the [[MODERN WOODMEN OF THE WORLD]] presented a free minstrel show on February 7, 1896. (2) The prizes and contests could not keep the theater profitable. By August, 1896 the theater had been remodeled to serve as the [[BARTELL'S DRAMATIC AND VAUDEVILLE THEATRE]]. (3)		Local talent provided much of the entertainment. The local members of the [[MODERN WOODMEN OF THE WORLD]] presented a free minstrel show on February 7, 1896. (2) The prizes and contests could not keep the theater profitable. By August, 1896 the theater had been remodeled to serve as the [[BARTELL'S DRAMATIC AND VAUDEVILLE THEATRE]]. (3)

Randylyon at 18:33, 5 February 2018

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	MAIN STREET OPERA HOUSE. One the many theaters to occupy the corner of 4th and Main in Dubuque, the Main Street Opera House was the successor of the [[DUNCAN-WALLER OPERA HOUSE]]. Opened for business in 1893, the theater had as its manager a "Dr. Jim." This businessman attempted to attract business in unique ways. In December, 1895 he announced that ten turkeys would be given to people in the audience on Saturday evening. In addition two prizes would be given away--one for the homeliest man and the other to the most popular lady. (1) On February 1, 1896 a local resident drew the $20 gold piece given away. (2)		MAIN STREET OPERA HOUSE. One the many theaters to occupy the corner of 4th and Main in Dubuque, the Main Street Opera House was the successor of the [[DUNCAN-WALLER OPERA HOUSE]]. Opened for business in 1893, the theater had as its manager a "Dr. Jim." This businessman attempted to attract business in unique ways. In December, 1895 he announced that ten turkeys would be given to people in the audience on Saturday evening. In addition two prizes would be given away--one for the homeliest man and the other to the most popular lady. (1) On February 1, 1896 a local resident drew the $20 gold piece given away. (2)

	Local talent provided much of the entertainment. The local members of the [[MODERN WOODMEN OF THE WORLD]] presented a free minstrel show on February 7, 1896. (2) The prizes and contests could not keep the theater profitable. By August, 1896 the theater had been remodeled to serve as the [[BARTELL'S DRAMATIC AND VAUDEVILLE THEATRE]].		Local talent provided much of the entertainment. The local members of the [[MODERN WOODMEN OF THE WORLD]] presented a free minstrel show on February 7, 1896. (2) The prizes and contests could not keep the theater profitable. By August, 1896 the theater had been remodeled to serve as the [[BARTELL'S DRAMATIC AND VAUDEVILLE THEATRE]]. (3)

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	MAIN STREET OPERA HOUSE. One the many theaters to occupy the corner of 4th and Main in Dubuque, the Main Street Opera House was the successor of the [[DUNCAN-WALLER OPERA HOUSE]]. Opened for business in 1893, the theater had as its manager a "Dr. Jim." This businessman attempted to attract business in unique ways. In December, 1895 he announced that ten turkeys would be given to people in the audience on Saturday evening. In addition two prizes would be given away--one for the homeliest man and the other to the most popular lady. (1) On February 1, 1896 a local resident drew the $20 gold piece given away. (2)		MAIN STREET OPERA HOUSE. One the many theaters to occupy the corner of 4th and Main in Dubuque, the Main Street Opera House was the successor of the [[DUNCAN-WALLER OPERA HOUSE]]. Opened for business in 1893, the theater had as its manager a "Dr. Jim." This businessman attempted to attract business in unique ways. In December, 1895 he announced that ten turkeys would be given to people in the audience on Saturday evening. In addition two prizes would be given away--one for the homeliest man and the other to the most popular lady. (1) On February 1, 1896 a local resident drew the $20 gold piece given away. (2)

	Local talent provided much of the entertainment. The local members of the [[MODERN WOODMEN OF THE WORLD]] presented a free minstrel show on February 7, 1896. (2) By August, 1896~~, however~~ the theater had been remodeled to serve as the [[BARTELL'S DRAMATIC AND VAUDEVILLE THEATRE]].		Local talent provided much of the entertainment. The local members of the [[MODERN WOODMEN OF THE WORLD]] presented a free minstrel show on February 7, 1896. (2) The prizes and contests could not keep the theater profitable. By August, 1896 the theater had been remodeled to serve as the [[BARTELL'S DRAMATIC AND VAUDEVILLE THEATRE]].

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Randylyon at 02:24, 20 January 2018

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	MAIN STREET OPERA HOUSE. One the many theaters to occupy the corner of 4th and Main in Dubuque, the Main Street Opera House was the successor of the [[~~COATES~~ OPERA HOUSE]]. Opened for business in 1893, the theater had as its manager a "Dr. Jim." This businessman attempted to attract business in unique ways. In December, 1895 he announced that ten turkeys would be given to people in the audience on Saturday evening. In addition two prizes would be given away--one for the homeliest man and the other to the most popular lady. (1) On February 1, 1896 a local resident drew the $20 gold piece given away. (2)		MAIN STREET OPERA HOUSE. One the many theaters to occupy the corner of 4th and Main in Dubuque, the Main Street Opera House was the successor of the [[DUNCAN-WALLER OPERA HOUSE]]. Opened for business in 1893, the theater had as its manager a "Dr. Jim." This businessman attempted to attract business in unique ways. In December, 1895 he announced that ten turkeys would be given to people in the audience on Saturday evening. In addition two prizes would be given away--one for the homeliest man and the other to the most popular lady. (1) On February 1, 1896 a local resident drew the $20 gold piece given away. (2)

	Local talent provided much of the entertainment. The local members of the [[MODERN WOODMEN OF THE WORLD]] presented a free minstrel show on February 7, 1896. (2) By August, 1896, however the theater had been remodeled to serve as the [[BARTELL'S DRAMATIC AND VAUDEVILLE THEATRE]].		Local talent provided much of the entertainment. The local members of the [[MODERN WOODMEN OF THE WORLD]] presented a free minstrel show on February 7, 1896. (2) By August, 1896, however the theater had been remodeled to serve as the [[BARTELL'S DRAMATIC AND VAUDEVILLE THEATRE]].

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	2. "In Burnt Cork," ''The Dubuque Herald'', February 28, 1896, p. 8		2. "In Burnt Cork," ''The Dubuque Herald'', February 28, 1896, p. 8

	3. "New Theatre to Open," The Dubuque Herald, August 25, 1896, p. 8		3. "New Theatre to Open," ''The Dubuque Herald'', August 25, 1896, p. 8



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	MAIN STREET OPERA HOUSE. One the many theaters to occupy the corner of 4th and Main in Dubuque, the Main Street Opera House was the successor of the [[COATES OPERA HOUSE]]. Opened for business in 1893, the theater had as its manager a "Dr. Jim." This businessman attempted to attract business in unique ways. In December, 1895 he announced that ten turkeys would be given to people in the audience on Saturday evening. In addition two prizes would be given away--one for the homeliest man and the other to the most popular lady. (1) On February 1, 1896 ~~[[HERANCOURT, Henry\|Henry HERANCOURT]]~~ drew the $20 gold piece given away. (2)		MAIN STREET OPERA HOUSE. One the many theaters to occupy the corner of 4th and Main in Dubuque, the Main Street Opera House was the successor of the [[COATES OPERA HOUSE]]. Opened for business in 1893, the theater had as its manager a "Dr. Jim." This businessman attempted to attract business in unique ways. In December, 1895 he announced that ten turkeys would be given to people in the audience on Saturday evening. In addition two prizes would be given away--one for the homeliest man and the other to the most popular lady. (1) On February 1, 1896 a local resident drew the $20 gold piece given away. (2)

	Local talent provided much of the entertainment. The local members of the [[MODERN WOODMEN OF ~~AMERICA~~]] presented a free minstrel show on February 7, 1896. (2) By August, 1896, however the theater had been remodeled to serve as the [[BARTELL'S DRAMATIC AND VAUDEVILLE ~~THEATER~~]].		Local talent provided much of the entertainment. The local members of the [[MODERN WOODMEN OF THE WORLD]] presented a free minstrel show on February 7, 1896. (2) By August, 1896, however the theater had been remodeled to serve as the [[BARTELL'S DRAMATIC AND VAUDEVILLE THEATRE]].

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Randylyon at 02:20, 20 January 2018

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	MAIN STREET OPERA HOUSE. ~~See:~~ [[~~CITY HOTEL~~]]		MAIN STREET OPERA HOUSE. One the many theaters to occupy the corner of 4th and Main in Dubuque, the Main Street Opera House was the successor of the [[COATES OPERA HOUSE]]. Opened for business in 1893, the theater had as its manager a "Dr. Jim." This businessman attempted to attract business in unique ways. In December, 1895 he announced that ten turkeys would be given to people in the audience on Saturday evening. In addition two prizes would be given away--one for the homeliest man and the other to the most popular lady. (1) On February 1, 1896 [[HERANCOURT, Henry\|Henry HERANCOURT]] drew the $20 gold piece given away. (2)

			Local talent provided much of the entertainment. The local members of the [[MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA]] presented a free minstrel show on February 7, 1896. (2) By August, 1896, however the theater had been remodeled to serve as the [[BARTELL'S DRAMATIC AND VAUDEVILLE THEATER]].

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			1. "Caught on the Fly," ''The Dubuque Herald'', December 20, 1895, p. 5

			2. "Caught on the Fly," ''The Dubuque Herald'', February 2, 1896, p. 5

			2. "In Burnt Cork," ''The Dubuque Herald'', February 28, 1896, p. 8

			3. "New Theatre to Open," The Dubuque Herald, August 25, 1896, p. 8



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