I've been slowly working on my McHenry Crazy Quilt which features vintage and antique photos of the landmarks in my area. I just completed Block #21:
This was the Central Opera House. There was a store on the main level and then upstairs, was an Opera House.
Sadly, it burned down just a few years ago. Personally, I think it was a long match but that's just me. It wouldn't be the first time that's happened in McHenry. Heartbreaking but at least we have lots of great old photos to remember it.
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