Piper’s Opera House
Piper’s Opera House Overview
This building was erected by John Piper in 1885.
Piper’s Opera House, with its original scenery, raked stage, and elegant proscenium boxes, is a remarkable survivor of a colorful era in American theatrical history.
Category
Architecture
Marker Type
On building
Nevada Historical Marker Number
Piper’s Opera House is Nevada Historical Marker #236.
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County
GPS Coordinates
39.310991, -119.650105
Nevada Historical Marker Transcription
This building, the most significant vintage theatre in the West, was erected by John Piper in 1885. Third in a succession of theatres which he operated on the Comstock, Piper’s Opera House, with its original scenery, raked stage, and elegant proscenium boxes, is a remarkable survivor of a colorful era in American theatrical history. Many popular nineteenth-century touring stars and concert artists appeared here.
STATE HISTORICAL MARKER No. 236
DIVISION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND ARCHEOLOGY
LOUISE Z. DRIGGS
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