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.
The Garcia Opera House. . 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.
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. Marker 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.
Photographed By Flexible Fotography, October 12, 2023
4. The Garcia Opera House and Marker
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 619 times since then and 20 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.