Grand Opera House

Uvalde, TX   78801

Uvalde County

Staged outstanding musicals, dramas. Built 1891 by local men for professional troupes. Also scene of home talent plays, some directed by Ben K. Franklin, a former actor who settled here. Programs created social stir, with lavish dress and parties. Building has copper roof and corbelled bay window tower; had ornate stage and auditorium. Now owned by former U.S. Vice President John Nance Garner and his son, Tully Garner.

VerifiedJuly 27, 2008, Elaine Kistner, Andrew Butler
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Start: Intersection of North Street and SH-83 (Getty Street) in Uvalde.

Located on northwest corner of the intersection facing North Street. 104 North West Street. 29 12.621' N 99 47.194' W