Opera House - Gravenhurst, Ontario
N 44° 55.093 W 079° 22.420
17T E 628362 N 4975151
The Opera House was built in 1901 at a cost of $5,000 - a price that was unreasonable to many back in the day.
Waymark Code: WMXXMC
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 03/13/2018
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After the Great Gravenhurst Fires of 1887 and 1897 the Town decided to build a multi-purpose facility that would be a more fire-resistant brick building. The structure cost $5,000 and was deemed extravagant by some, earning the nickname "Mickle's Folly" after Charles Mickle, the Mayor at the time.
Since opening on March 12, 1901 it has welcomed more than six million visitors.
Blue Plaque managing agency: Town of Gravenhurst
Physical Address:
295 Muskoka Road South
Gravenhurst, Ontario Canada
P1P 1J1
Web Address: [Web Link]
Individual Recognized: Not listed
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