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| Keywords: architecture building Frank O'Brien built the O'Brien Opera House in 1882. The building was designed for "mix-use" - the ground floor was retail space (look closely and you'll see the sign for George Pappa's saloon). The second floor housed the theater for traveling troupes. The upper floors was used as hotel. By the time this photo was taken, O'Brien had sold the building to another company who renamed it the "Gayety Theater". The building was declared unsafe in 1911 and torn down in 1915. Saks Clothier is across the street on the NE corner of 1st and 20th. This building still stands toay. Look for the "Coyote" sign. Brown-Marx Building is being constructed in the background. It would be the tallest building in Birmingham, when completed next year in 1906. (source: Bhamwiki.com) Frank O'Brien built the O'Brien Opera House in 1882. The building was designed for "mix-use" - the ground floor was retail space (look closely and you'll see the sign for George Pappa's saloon). The second floor housed the theater for traveling troupes. The upper floors was used as hotel. By the time this photo was taken, O'Brien had sold the building to another company who renamed it the "Gayety Theater". The building was declared unsafe in 1911 and torn down in 1915. Saks Clothier is across the street on the NE corner of 1st and 20th. This building still stands toay. Look for the "Coyote" sign. Brown-Marx Building is being constructed in the background. It would be the tallest building in Birmingham, when completed next year in 1906. (source: Bhamwiki.com) | ||||
