Oshkosh Grand Opera House

44°1′3″N 88°32′18″W / 44.01750°N 88.53833°W / 44.01750; -88.53833Public transit GO TransitOwnerCity of OshkoshOperatorOshkosh Opera House FoundationTypeTheaterCapacity550ConstructionBuilt1883OpenedAugust 9, 1883; 140 years ago (1883-08-09)Renovated

• 1982-1986
• 2009-2010

ArchitectWilliam WatersWebsitethegrandoshkosh.org Arealess than one acreBuilt1883ArchitectWilliam WatersNRHP reference No.74000144^[1]Added to NRHPJanuary 21, 1974

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.^[2] 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.^[1]

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External links

• Official website