Craigmiles Hall

United States historic place
Craigmiles Hall
U.S. Historic district
Contributing property
Three story building with an elaborate roof, including a widow's walk
35°09′37″N 84°52′30″W / 35.16028°N 84.87500°W / 35.16028; -84.87500 (Craigmiles Hall)
Arealess than one acre
Built1877 (1877)
Architectural styleSecond Empire
Part ofCleveland Commercial Historic District (ID16000115)
NRHP reference No.80003781[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPNovember 25, 1980
Designated CPMay 5, 2007

Craigmiles Hall is a historic building in Cleveland, Tennessee, U.S.. It was built as an opera house in 1877–1878.[2] Its construction was commissioned by Walter Craigmiles,[2] who grew up in the P.M. Craigmiles House. It remained in the Craigmiles family until 1896.[2]

In 1896, the building was purchased by J.E. Johnston and a group of investors that included J.T. Johnston, W.P. Lang, May Brown, J.A. Steed, and S.M. Johnston. The property was acquired in 1909 by John and Isa Steed, who added a drugstore to the first floor. A.B. Jones and Vastine Stickley bought Craigmiles Hall in 1948. The building was sold again in 1973 to the Uptown Corporation. Attorney Richard Banks purchased Craigmiles Hall in 1979. The building has been owned by businessman Allan Jones since 1993.

The building was designed in the Second Empire architectural style.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since November 25, 1980.[1]

  • Cleveland, TN Opera House
    Craigmiles Hall as seen from the Bradley County Courthouse
  • Craigmiles Hall, roof interior, revealing the deep bracketed cornice, and pierced by hooded porthole dormers. Original wood from 1878.
    Craigmiles Hall, roof interior, revealing the deep bracketed cornice, and pierced by hooded porthole dormers. Original wood from 1878.
  • Craigmiles Hall Opera House, as seen by drone - 2022
    Craigmiles Hall Opera House, as seen by drone - 2022
  • Night time view of Craigmiles Hall
    Night time view of Craigmiles Hall
  • First floor hallway, as seen from entrance of Craigmiles Hall
    First floor hallway, as seen from entrance of Craigmiles Hall
  • Second floor of Craigmiles Hall, viewing front of building and third floor.
    Second floor of Craigmiles Hall, viewing front of building and third floor.
  • Third floor of Craigmiles Hall, viewing rear of building. Large skylights flood interior with natural light. Original wood from 1878.
    Third floor of Craigmiles Hall, viewing rear of building. Large skylights flood interior with natural light. Original wood from 1878.

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Craigmiles Hall". National Park Service. Retrieved May 18, 2018. With accompanying pictures
  • Snell, William (1998). Craigmiles Hall - Cleveland's First Cultural Center (PDF). Cleveland TN: Lee University. p. 15. Archived: Xavier Jasso, Muse Mind Studios
  • https://issuu.com/inspirehealthmag/docs/6823-chamberguide_cb4978e5e82459

External links

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