Fox Theater
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The Fox Theater is a historic theater in Steven's Point, Wisconsin. It was built by prominent city businessman G.F. Andrea in 1894 and designed by architect Oscar Cobb in the Romanesque Revival style. Its original name was the Grand Opera House and during the first phase of its life vaudeville and other stage productions took place there. It was also the city's primary social and cultural gathering place. Civic and charity events and speeches were held there. Two prominent early 20th century national political figures, Eugene Debs and William Jennings Bryan (both socialist candidates for the presidency), gave speeches there. The theater is currently closed but efforts are underway to try to restore and reopen it. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982,
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