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(From the Grit Sept. 9, 1979) From 1892 to 1915, the Lycoming Opera House reigned as Williamsport\u2019s \u201cperforming arts center.\u201d The Opera House stood at 125 West Third Street, Williamsport. John Philip Sousa, the \u201cMarch King\u201d himself, appeared there. So did Lillian Russell, the actress-friend of Diamond Jim Brady, and John McCormack, the most famous [\u2026]<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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(From the Grit Sept. 9, 1979) From 1892 to 1915, the Lycoming Opera House reigned as Williamsport\u2019s \u201cperforming arts center.\u201d The Opera House stood at 125 West Third Street, Williamsport. John Philip Sousa, the \u201cMarch King\u201d himself, appeared there. 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