Tootle Opera House Renovation Vendor Correspondence, 1893-1895
Entry/Object ID
AM2018.18.7
Scope and Content
Tootle Opera House Renovation Vendor Correspondence, 1893-1895. Originally built in 1872 and declared the finest opera house west of the Mississippi by 1893 the theater was viewed by booking agents as old and need of upgrade to attract first rate performers. Milton Tootle, Jr., undertook a major renovation to bring the theater up to current standards.
This folder includes correspondence from some the vendors used in the renovation. The content mostly concerns damaged/missing goods or requests for payment.
