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Piper’s Opera House

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

Storey County, Nevada

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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