Socorro in Socorro County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

The Garcia Opera House

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 21, 2011

1. The Garcia Opera House Marker

Inscription. 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.

Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 34° 3.493′ N, 106° 53.517′ W. Marker is in Socorro, New Mexico, in Socorro County. It is at the intersection of California Street and Abeyta Avenue, on the left when traveling north on California Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 Abeyta Avenue West, Socorro NM 87801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest New Mexico and in the Rio Grande Valley.

It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Abeyta Block (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Price Lowenstein Mercantile (about 400 feet away); Juan Jose Baca House

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(about 400 feet away); Knights of Pythias Hall (about 500 feet away); Jumbo (about 600 feet away); Socorro (about 600 feet away); Church of the Epiphany (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jesus Maria Torres House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Socorro.

Rear of The Garcia Opera House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 21, 2011

2. Rear of The Garcia Opera House Marker

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 21, 2011

3. The Garcia Opera House Marker

The Garcia Opera House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Flexible Fotography, October 12, 2023

4. The Garcia Opera House and Marker

The Garcia Opera House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 21, 2011

5. The Garcia Opera House

Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 941 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 28, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4. submitted on December 28, 2023, by Flexible Fotography of San Diego, California. 5. submitted on July 28, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.