Geneva in Ontario County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Smith's Opera House

Photographed by James Turcotte, October 19, 2026

1. Smith's Opera House Marker

Inscription. Smith's Opera House
has been placed on the
National Register of
Historic Places in 1979
by the United States
Department of the Interior

Erected 2025 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 622.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list.

Location. 42° 52.005′ N, 76° 59.047′ W. Marker is in Geneva, New York, in Ontario County. It is at the intersection of Seneca Street (New York State Route 14) and S Main Street ( Route 14), on the right when traveling west on Seneca Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 82 Seneca Street, Geneva NY 14456, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

specifically in Western New York,

in the Finger Lakes,

and in the Rochester Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Smith's Opera House (here, next to this marker); Log House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); B.P.O. Elks No. 1054 (about 700 feet away); Soldiers • Sailors Memorial Library (about 800 feet away); War Memorial (about 800 feet away); Geneva Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Dove Block (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Geneva.

Regarding Smith's Opera House. National Register Statement of Significance excerpt:

The Geneva Theater has been the center of cultural activity in the city of Geneva since its construction in 1894, The building originated as the Smith Opera House, built by one of the most respected citizens of Geneva, William Smith. Remodeled and reopened as a movie theater in 1931, the building continued its long tradition of involvement in community activities

Photographed by James Turcotte, October 19, 2026

2. Smith's Opera House Marker

up to the present day. The theater is also noted for its intact architectural features which are unique in design to Geneva and are an important contribution to the historic character of the adjacent central business district. Throughout its long history as a theater the building has served the community as the major cultural center in the area. Geneva is a large and significant city in the Finger Lakes region and has always been important to the many smaller surrounding communities, offering the largest theater in the area.

Also see . . .
1. Smith Opera House - Cinema Treasures. (Submitted on October 26, 2026, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Smith's Opera House (Wikipedia). (Submitted on October 26, 2026, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Smith's Opera House National Register Nomination Form. (Submitted on October 26, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

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Photographed by James Turcotte, October 19, 2026

3. Smith's Opera House

Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2026, by James Turcotte of Phelps, New York. This page has been viewed 20 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 20, 2026, by James Turcotte of Phelps, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.