Barre in Washington County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Barre City Hall and Opera House
1899
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 29, 2025
1. Barre City Hall and Opera House Marker
Erected by The Barre Partnership.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.
Location. 44° 11.808′ N, 72° 30.1′ W. Marker is in Barre, Vermont, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Vermont Route 14) and Prospect Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 North Main Street, Barre VT 05641, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Vermont’s Green Mountains. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Junction of Post and Stage Roads (within shouting distance of this marker); Youth Triumphant Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Universalist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Granite Savings Bank & Trust Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); National Humane Alliance Fountain (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Barre Fire Station (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barre.
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Regarding Barre City Hall and Opera House. National Register Statement of Significance excerpt:
The Barre City Hall and Opera House... is one of the important architectural landmarks of downtown Barre. The Opera House is one of the best preserved, completely intact, late 19th century small theater interiors remaining in northern New England.
The structure represents the era which came at the culmination of several decades of prosperity and economic expansion for many Vermont towns and cities. This era, roughly from 1895-1918, was characterized by great public pride and confidence in the future. Little expense was spared to adorn the states city centers with the finest civic architecture and public amenities. The construction of the Barre Opera House as an integral part of the City Hall symbolizes the progressive spirit and public responsiveness of city government at the time.
In view of the reawakening interest in the arts in Vermont [1973], the Opera House is a cultural resource which is irreplaceable in view of modern construction costs.
Also see . . . Barre City Hall and Opera House National Register Nomination Form. (Submitted on August 6, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 29, 2025
2. Barre City Hall and Opera House
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 29, 2025
3. Barre City Hall and Opera House
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on August 7, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
