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The [[Pensacola Opera House]] was a 1,400-seat theater at the intersection of [[Jefferson Street|Jefferson]] and [[Government Street]]s, across from [[Plaza Ferdinand VII]]. It opened in [[1883]]. According to an The building was demolished in [[1917]] following damage received in the [[1916 hurricane]]. Salvaged bricks and balcony railings were used in the construction of the [[Saenger Theatre]]. The [[1885 city directory-1886 Pensacola City Directory]] says the following of the Opera House::'' The Pensacola Opera House, Government cor Jefferson. R. F. McConnell, Manager, "Sullivan's Wharf. This Opera House has two tiers above the main floor, is supplied throughout with opera chairs, and has a seating capacity of 1400 people. The stage which is 50 x 60 feet has 15 sets of scenery, foot-lights and four boxes."The rent is $100 per night.''<ref>[http://www.rootsweb.com/~flescamb/1885appendix.htm 1885 Pensacola City Directory Appendix]Courtesy Janet Myers.</ref> The building was demolished in [[1917]] following damage received in the [[1916 hurricane]]. Salvaged bricks and balcony railings were used in the construction of the [[Saenger Theatre]].