National Register of Historic Places

Woodstock Opera House

Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois
Listed
July 16, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74002184

About this property

The Woodstock Opera House is a historical venue for performing arts and receptions located in Woodstock, Illinois. It was built in 1889 and designed as a multi-use facility with space for city administration offices as well as police and fire departments. The building was planned by architect Smith Hoag and built by contractor Simon Brink for a cost of $25,000. Today, the City of Woodstock still owns the building, but the building is used exclusively as a performance space. In 2013, the stage was dedicated to Orson Welles, who grew up in Woodstock and performed at the venue during his formative years.

Location

119 Van Buren St.
Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois
42.33113, -88.44788

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Woodstock Opera House listed on the National Register?

Woodstock Opera House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 16, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Woodstock Opera House?

Woodstock Opera House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Woodstock Opera House?

The period of significance for Woodstock Opera House is recorded as the industrial era.

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