Springer Opera House opening in 1871
Title
Springer Opera House opening in 1871
Description
Exterior view of the Springer Opera House, opened February 21, 1871. Designed by architect Daniel Matthew Foley, the building stands as one of the oldest surviving performance halls in Columbus, Georgia. Its elaborate façade captures the elegance of 19th-century theater design, standing as a timeless emblem of Columbus’s cultural and artistic legacy.
Date
February 21, 1871
Language
English
Contributor
Diego Montes, Eva Ruiz, Enluis Montes, Sebastian Ocando, Ty Gable.
Source
Robert M. Craig, “Springer Opera House,” SAH Archipedia, edited by Gabrielle Esperdy and Karen Kingsley (Charlottesville: UVA Press, 2012), accessed October 12, 2025, http://sah-archipedia.org/buildings/GA-01-215-0026
Original Format
Photograph
Coloration
Black and White
Files
Collection
Citation
“Springer Opera House opening in 1871,” Columbus State University Archives and Special Collections , accessed October 29, 2025, https://omeka.web.columbusstate.edu/items/show/4374.