Oshkosh Grand Opera House

Oshkosh Grand Opera House

The Grand
Exterior in 2006
Oshkosh Grand Opera House Location within Wisconsin Oshkosh Grand Opera House Oshkosh Grand Opera House (the United States)
Former names	Grand Theater (1950-1982)
Address	100 High Ave, Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901
Coordinates	44°1′3″N 88°32′18″W
Public transit	GO Transit
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
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Area	less than one acre
Built	1883
Architect	William Waters
NRHP reference No.	74000144
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. 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.

External links

• Official website