Columbus Indiana's Historic Crump Theatre (Landmarks)

By: David Sechrest

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Synopsis: Not since the construction of the Columbus courthouse had one man and his vision received as much publicity from local newspapers as John Crump and his theater, designed and built by architect Charles Sparrell in 1889. This is the story of the passion, struggles and triumphs that created the first true cultural arts center in this small town and the legacy that continues to inspire the community over a century later to protect this local landmark. It is a journey marked by first-class opera performances, flickering silent films, police intervention and arrests and, ultimately, decay and closure. A portion of the proceeds from sales of this book will go to the Heritage Fund in support of the Crump Theatre building--an architectural treasure in a city that boasts many.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 160 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781625846464
Related ISBNs:: 9781626191884
Publisher:: The History Press
Date of Addition:: 01/30/25
Copyrighted By:: David Sechrest, Mayor Kristen Brown
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Drama, Plays and Theater
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Introduction by:: Mayor Kristen Brown