Mabel Tainter Theater by caitnessa

Mabel Tainter Theater

This theater in Menomonie WI is quite the historical site. The building was constructed during the grand Victorian era, and no expense was spared. My youngest and I toured it last Saturday, and it has so much character.

It still holds plays and concerts regularly. I didn't know this, but around Halloween the offer "ghost tours" as many people think it's haunted. (that would be interesting to go back for).

It has the original hand stenciled walls and ceilings, marble staircase and floors, stained glass windows, walnut and oak woodwork, brass fixtures, and four fireplaces, each built with a different stone or technique. The theater still contains the original pipe organ. The organ has a total of 1597 pipes and 28 stops. The pipes range from 2 inches to 16 feet. Although originally water powered, it was later converted to electric. The organ's restoration began in 1957 and, since then, has been fully restored.
Wow. Great story and captured beautifully.
June 7th, 2017  
@danette Thanks it was so hard to choose a picture. I couldn't decide between the lamps, the ceiling, stain glass windows, etc...
June 7th, 2017  
Would love to visit this place! It's gorgeous!
June 7th, 2017  
It really is beautiful. I can't believe all the detail they could put in to buildings back in the day
June 7th, 2017  
I love old theaters. Nice photo.
June 7th, 2017  
What a beautiful theater!
June 7th, 2017  
Beautiful looking theatre
June 7th, 2017  
Terrific composition, repetition ornate details
June 7th, 2017  
Such a magnificent capture of so much detail. Fav
June 7th, 2017  
Sam
Looks glorious! FAV
June 7th, 2017  
What a fabulous theatre. It has such character. They don't make them like this any more.
June 7th, 2017  
Beautifully ornate :)
June 7th, 2017  
Lovely detailed capture...Fav
June 7th, 2017  
Makes me want to visit. Lovely!
June 7th, 2017  
@moonmtn @gardenfolk @yorkshirekiwi thanks for the comments
June 7th, 2017  
June 7th, 2017  
How lovely, such character & history!
June 7th, 2017  
Stunning theatre and great exposure in your shot. Fav
June 8th, 2017  
@carole_sandford @marnies thanks so much
June 8th, 2017  
What a beautiful looking theatre
June 9th, 2017  
@bkbinthecity thanks, it really is
June 10th, 2017  
I love the curved lines xx
June 10th, 2017  
@psychographer thank you Lisa
June 11th, 2017  
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