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William H. Doan, industrialist, philanthropist, and grandson of the pioneer Nathaniel Doan, gave land on the north side of Vincent Street, between Bond and Erie, plus $10,000 toward construction of the Music Hall, a public auditorium to be used for religious, educational and musical advancement. The cost exceeded $50,000, and, as the city's largest meeting place, it seated 4300 persons. Opened November 9, 1885.
CLEVELAND'S NEW MUSIC HALL. CLEVELAND’S, Nov. 9.—Cleveland’s new Music Hall was opened to-night with a grand musical festival, The hall, which seats 4,500 persons, is pronounced perfect in arrangement and acoustic qualities. An illuminated fountain in front of the stage gave out all the tints of the rainbow, and the ripple of water mingled with the music of the singers. A brilliant and fashionable audience was in attendance. Gov.Alger, of Michigan, and his family arrived this afternoon, and Gov. Hoadly and his family. They were met and escorted from the station by the Cleveland Grays, and were among the many prominent persons present at the opening concert. The oratorio of “Samson” was given by the Emma Nevada Concert Company, assisted by the large Central Musical Association of Cleveland. A feature of the concert was the music of the Cincinnati Grand Orchestra. To-morrow evening Emma Thursby and the Cieveland Vocal Society: on Wednesday evening, Fursch-Madi and the Cleveland Haydn Society, and on Thursday evening, Clara Louise Kellogg and the Central Musical Association of Cleveland, and singing societies from Alliance and Warren will be the attractions. The new hall cost $70,000, and with it and two new hotels Cleveland is better prepared for large gatherings than ever before.
The New York Times
Published: November 10, 1885
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