National Register of Historic Places

Oshkosh Grand Opera House

Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Listed
January 21, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74000144

About this property

The Grand Opera House, commonly referred as The Grand, is a historic opera house located at the corner of High Avenue and Market Street in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States. It was built in 1883, designed by William Waters, a local architect, and underwent a major refurbishing in 2009–2010 at an expense of two million dollars. The roof trusses were reinforced, the ceilings were replaced, and a large chandelier was repaired. Additionally a new "Grand Lounge" was added for improved audience services and to smaller events. Today, the opera house seats 550, hosts nearly 100 public performances a year including community and repertory theater, symphony orchestra, corporate meetings and weddings; it is operated by the non-profit Oshkosh Opera House foundation. The theater was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

Location

100 High Ave.
Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin
44.01729, -88.53879

Categories

PERFORMING ARTS
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Sources

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When was Oshkosh Grand Opera House listed on the National Register?

Oshkosh Grand Opera House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 21, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Oshkosh Grand Opera House?

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

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

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