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			.Building Navigation. History Old Photos Our Thoughts The history of Old Detroit Opera House is gathered from many internet and text sources. Though every attempt is made to present up-to-date and accurate information, we cannot guarantee that inaccuracies will not occur. All rights reserved.					BuildingsOfDetroit.COM > Places > Old Detroit Opera House Old Detroit Opera House Campus Martius, Detroit  Status: Demolished AKA: Detroit Opera House Style(s): French Renaissance Architect : Mortimer L. Smith Owner: N/A Architectural Firm: Unknown         The exterior of the Detroit Opera House sometime after receiving modifications     This five-story building, with an exterior modeled after the pavillions that surround the Louvre in Paris, opened March 29, 1869. The elaborate drop curtain was painted by Robert Hopkins. Garry Hough was the opening manager. Over the years some changes occured to the theatre. The exterior underwent changes such as extending window bays, and removing statues. In 1885, the ground floor retail space was converted into a smaller theater. J.L. Hudson has his first store in the building, before erecting their own building, designed by the same architect, one block north. Later, in 1887, the theater was destroyed by fire. 11 months after, a new Opera House (not documented on this page) was constructed on the site.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ^top