Walton Opera House Building (Walton, Ky.)
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Walton Opera House Building (Walton, 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 Walton Opera House Building was built on the site of a blacksmith shop owned by German immigrant Christian Chittenhelm, located near the railroad tracks and close to the present-day Walton Branch of the Boone County Public Library.
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The Opera House suffered a decline after the boom of the 1920's, and was used as a warehouse for many years before becoming the Model Food Store. The store was torn down in 1976.
Walton (Ky.)