Schieffelin Hall

The largest standing adobe structure in the U.S. Southwest, at Fremont & 4th Streets. Built 1881 by Albert Schieffelin (brother of town founder Ed) and William Harwood as a first-class opera house and theater; opened June 8, 1881 seating 450 on the floor plus 125 in the gallery — 'the largest, most elaborate theater between El Paso and San Francisco.' On the NRHP since Oct 15, 1966; still used for plays and city council meetings.