Title: Local Glories
Description: "This book explores the creative, social, and communal roles of thousands of "opera houses" that appeared in towns in the late 1800s and flourished with an astounding array of cultural performances and public activities until the advent of movies. Now, these entertainment halls are now coming back to life as theaters and art centers, as people become increasingly aware of their potential for historic preservation and cultural activities"--
Subjects: Theater, united states, history, Theater and society, HISTORY / United States / General, Centers for the performing arts, Theater, HISTORY / Social History, History, HISTORY / United States / State & Local / General, Urban renewal