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Detroit Opera House - Photos Interior (Miscellaneous)

A view of the Smith Lobby on the first floor (Madison Avenue side) with the Theater's history on display - Photo from Aug 26, 2025

A view of the Smith Lobby on the first floor (Madison Avenue side) with the Theater's history on display - Photo from Aug 26, 2025

Photo from Aug. 26, 2025

Photo from Aug. 26, 2025

A view of the Vincent Lobby on the Madison Street side - Photo from Aug 26, 2025

A view of the Vincent Lobby on the Madison Street side - Photo from Aug 26, 2025

A view of the Vincent Lobby on the Madison Street side - Photo from Jul. 10, 2023

The original all-plaster fireplace was completely rebuilt, same with the ceiling beams which are all-plaster too. Today, the room is part of the men's restroom. Here's a view from the fireplace toward the sitting area with beautiful glass windows - Photo from Jul 10, 2023

This is what used to be the gentleman's smoking lounge right under the Grand Staircase. This section of the building was completely under water before the renovation - Photo from Jul 10, 2023

Photo from Jul. 10, 2023

A view of the Center of Dance on the third floor - Photo from Jun. 14, 2023

A view of the Center of Dance on the third floor - Photo from Aug. 19, 2025

A view of the Center of Dance on the third floor - Photo from Aug. 19, 2025

A view of the Center of Dance on the third floor - Photo from Aug. 19, 2025

A view of the corridor leading to the Center of Dance on the third floor - Photo from Aug. 19, 2025

A view of the Boll Rehearsal Hall – 3rd floor with the same dimensions as the stage (50 feet above the stage) - Photo from Aug. 19, 2025

A view of the Boll Rehearsal Hall – 3rd floor with the same dimensions as the stage (50 feet above the stage) - Photo from Aug. 19, 2025

A view of the corridor leading to the Chrysler Black Box Theater on the 6th floor - Photo from Aug. 19, 2025

A view of the Chrysler Black Box Theater on the 6th floor of the Ford Center for Arts & Learning - Photo from Aug. 19, 2025

A view of the Chrysler Black Box Theater on the 6th floor of the Ford Center for Arts & Learning - Photo from Aug. 19, 2025

Photo from Aug. 19, 2025

Looking down from above the Auditorium dome's ceiling - Photo from Jun. 14, 2023

Looking down from above the Auditorium dome's ceiling - Photo from Jun. 14, 2023

Looking down from above the Auditorium dome's ceiling - Photo from Jun. 14, 2023

A peek inside the former projector room - Photo from Jun. 14, 2023

A view of roof construction from a time without the support of advanced software - Photo from Jun. 14, 2023

A view of the costume shop at the Opera House - Photo from Aug. 19, 2025

A view of the costume shop at the Opera House - Photo from Aug. 19, 2025

A view of the costume shop at the Opera House - Photo from Aug. 19, 2025

A view of an elevator bay on the second floor by the Donor Lounge - Photo from Aug 26, 2025

A view of the Donor Lounge kitchen on the second floor - Photo from Aug 26, 2025

A view of the Donor Lounge kitchen on the second floor - Photo from Aug 26, 2025

A view of Washer & Dryer Room - Photo from Aug. 19, 2025

A view of the tunnel beneath main floor auditorium seats - Photo from Jul 10, 2023

A view of the 4th floor corridor of the Ford Center for Arts and Learning - Photo from Jul 10, 2023

A view of the Production Office Backstage (one of two) - Photo from Aug. 19, 2025

The stage and a peek at the incredible rigging used to handle large stage shows - Photo from Jul 10, 2023