Oshkosh Grand Opera House

Oshkosh Grand Opera House
The Grand
Exterior in 2006
Oshkosh Grand Opera House
Oshkosh Grand Opera House
Former names Grand Theater (1950-1982)
Address 100 High Ave, Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901
Coordinates 44°1′3″N 88°32′18″W / 44.01750°N 88.53833°W / 44.01750; -88.53833Coordinates: 44°1′3″N 88°32′18″W / 44.01750°N 88.53833°W / 44.01750; -88.53833
Owner City of Oshkosh
Operator Oshkosh Opera House Foundation
Type Theater
Capacity 550
Construction
Built 1883
Opened August 9, 1883 (1883-08-09)
Renovated
  • 1982-1986
  • 2009-2010
Architect William Waters
Website
thegrandoshkosh.org
Oshkosh Grand Opera House
Area less than one acre
Built 1883
Architect William Waters
NRHP reference # 74000144[1]
Added to NRHP January 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]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ Newsmaker: Grand comes back Oshkosh Northwestern, 12-26-2010
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