. Omaha illustrated : a history of the pioneer period and the Omaha of today embracing reliable statistics and information, with over two hundred illustrations, including prominent buildings, portraits, and sketches of leading citizens . ity. He was permitted toattend to his patients, but was shackled and accompanied by Sheriff Peterson. It was but [Boyds Opera House, substantially and attractively constructed, stands at Fifteenth and Farnam streets in the business heartof the city. It is of brick with stone trimmings. The building was erected in iSSi by the Hon. James E. Boyd, one of Omahasfo
. Omaha illustrated : a history of the pioneer period and the Omaha of today embracing reliable statistics and information, with over two hundred illustrations, including prominent buildings, portraits, and sketches of leading citizens . ity. He was permitted toattend to his patients, but was shackled and accompanied by Sheriff Peterson. It was but [Boyds Opera House, substantially and attractively constructed, stands at Fifteenth and Farnam streets in the business heartof the city. It is of brick with stone trimmings. The building was erected in iSSi by the Hon. James E. Boyd, one of Omahasforemost citizens. He started out with a view to having a model opera house, and succeeded. He placed the matter in the handsof John McElfatrick & Sons, experienced architects, and the result was a safe and comely edifice with every convenience for thepublic, and every accessory for the comfort of the actor, combined with the most desirable stage effect. There are larger houses ofthe class in some eastern cities; there are more showy ones, but for quiet elegance, for neatness devoid of gaudy display, foracoustic properties and general welfare of audience and players, Boyds Opera House is all that could be desired. The house was. D S HOUSE. built exclusively for the presentation of the drama and opera and is complete in every particular. It is 77x132 feet m front is go feet in elevation and the rear no. This additional height is for the better working of stage appurtenances. Ihereare 076 grand opera chairs and a gallery capable of seating 690 persons, making a total seating capacity of nearly 1,700. Ihere aresix proscenium boxes which are perhaps as elegant in finish as any in America. The proscenium opening is 34/eet in width. Thestage is 50x74 feet. The scenic effects are complete and adapted to the presentation of every style of play. The danger of fire isreduced to a minimum, the building being heated by steam throughout and a complete outfit of fire app
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