Among them were: the Headquarters, Villard, Arlington, Commercial, Antlers, and Earl/Carlson Hotels, Bly’s Block, Sleeper’s Opera House, Columbian Block, and the Northern Pacific Depot. A great lumber industry came-but left in 1905.įurthermore, fires have destroyed dozens of large business blocks and scores of homes. In 1922 a prolonged strike cost the city one-half million dollars. The Northern Pacific hospital was taken away. Paul and then the Staples cut-off, removing Brainerd from the main line of the Northern Pacific from St. Then came the removal of passenger car repair work to the Como Shops in St. The boom of 1881 to 1883 was followed by a reaction. The Jay Cooke failure of 1873 left the little city flat on its back.
(Click on map to download 900 KB High-resolution PDF file)Ī glance backward reveals the fact that Brainerd has experienced some very severe setbacks, a condition quite natural in a railroad town. Please note: the lounge will be open to all guests pre-show until the performance.(Adapted from the 1874 Andreas Historical Atlas of Minnesota) Simply flash your Citizens debit or credit card to gain pre-show access. "The Mirror Room"), located in the back of the lower level of the Citizens Bank Opera House, to relax in a quiet and comfortable space before the show. VISIT THE CITIZENS LOUNGE - Exclusive for Citizens Bank Customers!īe sure to stop by the Citizens Lounge (a.k.a. Learn about how the theater operates today and what it takes to put on a modern day production!įor more information or to inquire about booking a tour, please email Lounge The tour encompasses historical and architectural highlights of the building including the grand lobby areas and the majestic auditorium.
Our historical and backstage tour is a wonderful education opportunity for adults and older children. It is the only surviving work in Boston by distinguished American theater architect, Thomas Lamb. The Boston Opera House is among the nations finest in opulence and quality detailing. See the restoration that brought beauty and elegance back to this century-old theater.
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