Rochester in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Rochester Opera House
Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 4, 2016
1. Rochester Opera House Marker
Inscription.
Rochester Opera House. . Built in 1890, the Opera House Block opened with the First National Bank and Norton Pharmacy on its ground floor. On November 7, 1890, a grand opening dance launched the upper-level opera house as Rochester's social and cultural center. Until 1933 plays, movies, lectures, dances, reunions, commencements, even boxing matches, filled the calendars, but never an opera. In 1987 this Richardsonian-style landmark, with its sixteen-foot ceilings and stained-glass windows was restored.
Built in 1890, the Opera House Block opened with the First National Bank and Norton Pharmacy on its ground floor. On November 7, 1890, a grand opening dance launched the upper-level opera house as Rochester's social and cultural center. Until 1933 plays, movies, lectures, dances, reunions, commencements—even boxing matches—filled the calendars, but never an opera. In 1987 this Richardsonian-style landmark, with its sixteen-foot ceilings and stained-glass windows was restored.
Erected 1991 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1756.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 7, 1890.
Location. 42° 40.839′ N, 83° 8.014′ W. Marker is in Rochester, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker is at the intersection of East 4th Street and South Main Street (Michigan Highway 150), on the right when traveling east on East 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 340 South Main Street, Rochester MI 48307, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Masonic Block (a few steps from this marker); Three-faced Clock (within shouting distance
Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 421 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 8, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
