Old Town Hall and Opera House

Old Town Hall and Opera House is a brick building and a fine vernacular interpretation of the Classic Revival style. Completed in 1892, its construction was financed through a $10,000 bond issue that also included an artesian well nearby. The lower floor contained a council room, market, guard rooms, and, after 1910, sleeping rooms for the fire department. The council room also provided the setting for many social occasions. The second floor contained a 525-seat auditorium used for traveling road shows, graduations, and other Marion events for many years. In 1920, the property was sold and converted to commercial use. The city of Marion purchased the historic building in 1980 and, with guidance from Mayor T.C. Atkinson, Jr., renovated it for civic use.

Marion, South Carolina · United States