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Grand Opera House (Wilmington, Delaware)

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in 1972 with assertions of both architectural and historical significance. It was argued it is "one of the finest remaining examples of 19th century cast iron architecture in America" and that it has important association with events and persons in Delaware's history.
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In 1973, management was turned over to a non-profit organization and the building underwent extensive restoration, which was completed in 1976.
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from 1930 and eventually closing in 1967. It was reopened four years later and returned to programming emphasizing
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Individually listed contributing properties to historic districts on the National Register in Delaware
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Masonic Hall & Grand Theater, 818 North Market Street, Wilmington, New Castle County, DE
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Historically, the Grand hosted a variety of operas, symphonies,
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St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church (Wilmington, Delaware)
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The Grand, Wilmington, Delaware
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
Contributing property

Grand Opera House (Wilmington, Delaware) is located in Delaware
Grand Opera House (Wilmington, Delaware) is located in the United States
Wilmington, Delaware
39°44′38″N 75°32′55″W / 39.743852°N 75.548649°W / 39.743852; -75.548649
Thomas Dixon
Second Empire
www.thegrandwilmington.org
Downtown Wilmington Commercial Historic District
ID10000079
72000294
Wilmington, Delaware
auditorium
Second Empire
Thomas Dixon
Freemasonry
pediment
Eye of Providence
Victorian
minstrel shows
burlesque
vaudeville
Ethel Barrymore
"Buffalo Bill" Cody
"Texas Jack" Omohundro
John Philip Sousa

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