About this property
The Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston, Texas is currently operated as a not-for-profit performing arts theatre. The Romanesque Revival style Opera House is located at 2020 Post Office Street in Galveston's Historic Downtown Cultural Arts District. It was named "The Official Opera House of Texas" in 1993 by the 73rd Texas Legislature.
Location
Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 74002071. It was listed on January 2, 1974.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Grand Opera House listed on the National Register?
Grand Opera House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 2, 1974.
What type of historic resource is Grand Opera House?
Grand Opera House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Grand Opera House?
The period of significance for Grand Opera House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1894.
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