McWilliams Opera House
2 S. Main Street,
Miami,
OK
74354
2 S. Main Street,
Miami,
OK
74354
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According to an article in the Miami Herald-Record of July 13, 1906 the Opera House, made of Miami stone was erected in 1901 at a cost of $18,000 and had seating for 700. I have uploaded a postcard image.
The Doctor McWilliams Opera House was built in 1892. In 1902, The venue lost the “Doctor” within two years becoming the McWilliams Opera House. It began mixing in motion pictures sporadically beginning in 1906. Dr. W.L. Williams sold the venue in 1908 to W.B. Schumucker. The venue housed city government until 1918. It was converted to a long running Rexall Drug Store prior to its demolition. It was at 2 South Main Street.