The Garcia Opera House
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leadhiker
N 34° 03.493 W 106° 53.517
13S E 325390 N 3770225
The Garcia Opera House is a National Historic Site.
Waymark Code: WMCT1D
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 10/09/2011
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Using the gold he had left her, the widow of Juan Nepomuceno Garcia began construction of the Garcia Opera House is 1884. It was completed three years later in 1887. It served as the main center for cultural and community events including theatrical productions, balls, marriages etc. The curved shaped of the massive 34-inch walls strengthened the building and improved acoustics. The "rake" stage is one of very few still in existence in the U.S. Restoration began in 1983 and was completed in 1985 by Holm Bursum, Jr. The Garcia Opera House is a National Historic Site.
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