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Photograph of St. Marys Opera House where Nora Clench often performed
 

The St. Marys Opera House

St. Marys Museum:
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In the last part of the 19th century, many small Ontario communities had opera houses. The St. Marys Opera House opened in 1880. Nora performed there many times as a young girl and it was the scene of sold-out performances whenever she returned for visits to St. Marys.

St. Marys Museum

Photo Credit:
Toronto Mail, 1893