Petersburg Opera House (Petersburg, Ky.)
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Petersburg Opera House (Petersburg, Ky.)
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Near the turn of the century, small towns frequently boasted local opera houses, featuring plays, circuses, orators, and traveling shows that offered entertainment for residents.
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The Petersburg Opera House was located on the second floor of Gordon's Hall. It was used as a dance hall, and orchestras traveled by boat to play there. It was also the site of town meetings. Later, it became a movie theater.