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The Croswell Opera House, or Adrian Union Hall as it was originally called, was completed in 1866. It was financed by the Adrian Union Hall Company, whose stockholders included future Michigan governor Charles Croswell. Its first public event, taking place on March 19, was a lecture by temperance advocate John Bartholomew Gough. [3] [4]
Adrian's cultural life has connections to the mid-19th century. The Adrian City Band is one of the oldest continuously active community bands in the country, founded in 1838. [20] The Croswell Opera House is the oldest theater in Michigan. The Adrian Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1981.
Constructed in 1888 in downtown Adrian, the building served as the headquarters for the Adrian Lodge of the Odd Fellows. It was sold in 1986 and currently houses Maggard Razors. 10: Clinton Downtown Historic District: Clinton Downtown Historic District: April 27, 2010 : 101–151 and 104–172 West Michigan Avenue; plus Memorial Park
MJR Theatres was created in 1980 by Mike Mihalich with the acquisition of Main Theatre (sold in 1997 and now known as the Main Art Theatre) in Royal Oak, Michigan. The name MJR was taken from their original slogan Movies Just Right. During the 1980s and 1990s, the company purchased several theaters and drive-ins in Michigan.
Croswell Opera House, Adrian (oldest theater in Michigan) Calumet Theatre, Calumet; Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, Grand Rapids; Grant Fine Arts Center; Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs; Ironwood Theatre; Maltz Opera House, Alpena [1] Midland Center for the Arts; Tecumseh Center for the Arts, Tecumseh; Wharton Center for Performing ...
The Governor Charles Croswell House is a building located at 228 North Broad Street in the city of Adrian in Lenawee County, Michigan, United States.It was designated as a Michigan State Historic Site on February 19, 1958 [2] and later listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 16, 1972. [1]
As Adrian grew, the earliest frame buildings were displaced by the growing commercial district. In 1838, Adrian became the county seat, creating a legal and financial sector within the district. A number of banks opened their doors in the mid 19th century. [3] By the latter part of the century, development in the downtown district reached its peak.
The Dennis–State Streets Historic District is a residential historic district located on the south side of the city of Adrian in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was listed as a Michigan Historic Site on July 26, 1974. [2] The district was later added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 14, 1975. [1]