Rensselaer Journal, Volume 10, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 February 1901 — Kansas City Opera House Burns. [ARTICLE]

Kansas City Opera House Burns.

Fire late Thursday night destroyed the Coates opera-house, the principal theater of Kansas City, situated at Tenth street and Broadway, and occupying a detached building. Walker Whiteside and his company were playing "Heart and Sword” in the house, and had just concluded the evening performance when some of the actors discovered that the building was afire, the flames enveloping the whole rear part of the theater in a few moments. The company lost its wardrobes and scenery, being obliged to flee from the dressing rooms. The audience had left the theater only five minutes when the fire was discovered. The building was valued at between $125,000 and $150,000 and was insured for much less.