The Woodland Opera House; Also known as Hershey Opera House, Woodland, California
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N 38° 40.674 W 121° 46.323
10S E 606812 N 4281749
The first Opera House to serve the Sacramento Valley was built on this site in 1885.
Waymark Code: WMRAM
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/24/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member snfromky
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The Woodland Opera House; Also known as Hershey Opera House (1885) was the first Opera House to serve the Sacramento Valley. It was built on this site. The present structure, built in 1895-96, continues to represent an important center for the theatrical arts of that period. Erected by David N. Hershey, it has served the vast agricultural regions of the Sacramento Valley. Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown. Architectural Style: No Style Listed. Competition from motion pictures hastened its closing in 1913.

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Street address:
320 2nd Street
Woodland, CA USA
95695

County / Borough / Parish: Yolo

Year listed: 1971

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1875-1899

Historic function: Recreation And Culture

Current function: Live Theater Performances

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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