Oshkosh Grand Opera House

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]

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 namesGrand Theater (1950-1982)
Address100 High Ave, Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901
Coordinates44°1′3″N 88°32′18″W
OwnerCity of Oshkosh
OperatorOshkosh Opera House Foundation
TypeTheater
Capacity550
Construction
Built1883
OpenedAugust 9, 1883 (1883-08-09)
Renovated
  • 1982-1986
  • 2009-2010
ArchitectWilliam Waters
Website
thegrandoshkosh.org
Oshkosh Grand Opera House
Arealess than one acre
Built1883
ArchitectWilliam Waters
NRHP reference No.74000144[1]
Added to NRHPJanuary 21, 1974

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