Grand 1894 Opera House

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location = Galveston, Texas USA
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built = 1894
added = January 2, 1974
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The Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston, Texas is a historic theater currently operated as a not-for-profit performing arts theater. The Romanesque Revival style Opera House is located at 2020 Post Office Street in Galveston's Strand District.

History

In 1894, Henry Greenwall raised $100,000 for construction of an opera house in Galveston. The opera house has stood through notable hurricanes, including the Galveston Hurricane of 1900. For much of the 20th century, it was used as a movie theater. The opera house underwent a major restoration between 1974 and 1990, after years of neglect. The restoration included volunteer efforts and support from the state of Texas [ [http://www.thegrand.com/history.asp THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSE: History of the Grand ] ] . The opera house is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

References

External links

* [http://www.thegrand.com/ The Grand 1894 Opera House]
* [http://www.texasexplorer.com/OperaHouseGalveston.htm More history and photos]