Historic Tipp City Opera House opens its doors to the public
The Tippecanoe Historical Society sponsored a special Ohio Open Doors event at Tipp City’s historic Opera House on Wednesday, September 16. The Richards family allowed visitors to step inside and view one of downtown Tipp City’s most significant historic landmarks. Following the self-guided tour, guests were invited to visit Chaffee’s Brewhouse, located downstairs, for complimentary coffee and pastries.
The Opera House and the Chaffee Building are part of the same historic property, located at 28– 34 East Main Street. The original two-story building was constructed around 1840 and purchased by local businessman Sidney Chaffee in 1852. Chaffee later enlarged the building upward and westward, creating Chaffee’s Hall. The hall opened in 1867 and eventually became known as Chaffee’s Opera House…