Pittsfield in Merrimack County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

Opera House Block

1883

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

1. Opera House Block Marker

Inscription. Built by Charles H. Lane in 1883, this building was originally three stories high. The first floor contained business establishments including Henry Osgood's furniture store. His famous photographic studio was located on part of the second floor. The top floor which was removed in 1963, served as the town's social center for nearly 75 years. Its huge hall was the site of operas, plays, concerts, banquets, roller skating races, basketball games and high school graduations.

Erected 1999 by Pittsfield Historical Society. (Marker Number 13.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire, Pittsfield Historical Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.

Location. 43° 18.284′ N, 71° 19.633′ W. Marker is in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, in Merrimack County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Park Terrace, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 46 Main St, Pittsfield NH 03263, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Carpenter Library (a few steps from this marker); John Berry House (within shouting distance of this marker); John Berry Stand (within shouting distance of this marker); Free Will Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Pittsfield Academy (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pittsfield Bank (about 300 feet away); Old Engine House (about 300 feet away); Fort Wilkins (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsfield.

Also see . . . Pittsfield Historical Trail (PDF). Historical guide for a 1.5-mile loop trail developed by the Pittsfield Historical Society. The trail stops at three dozen historical sites that were typical of New England communities more than a century ago: homes, churches, schools, industrial and commercial buildings

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

2. Opera House Block Marker

as well as dams and bridges. (Submitted on November 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Opera House Block image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 2, 2024

3. Opera House Block

Paul Oman (Public Domain)

4. Opera House Block

This painting of the Opera House Block, when it had its third-floor auditorium, is in the Pittsfield Public Library. Hiram A. Tuttle, future New Hampshire governor, financed construction of the third floor after the original builders ran out of money.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 15, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 4. submitted on November 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.