Entertainment in the late 1800's was very limited compared to today's standards, but in 1878 an oasis was opened in Carthage. This structured saw many people come and go. Unfortunately in 1893 competition opened just a few blocks away and forced this business to lease space to the city for circuit courts.
Zooming In! is a column dedicated to the history of Carthage. Every Wednesday since July of 2009, Wade Utter has photographed and exposed the history behind new and century-old structures in the Carthage area.
