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The Grand Opera House, commonly referred as The Grand, is a historic opera house located at the corner of High Avenue and Market Street in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States. It was built in 1883, designed by William Waters, a local architect, and underwent a major refurbishing in 2009–2010 at an expense of two million dollars. The roof trusses were reinforced, the ceilings were replaced, and a large chandelier was repaired. Additionally a new "Grand Lounge" was added for improved audience services and to smaller events.[2] Today, the opera house seats 550, hosts nearly 100 public performances a year including community and repertory theater, symphony orchestra, corporate meetings and weddings; it is operated by the non-profit Oshkosh Opera House foundation. The theater was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.[1]
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| Former names | Grand Theater (1950-1982) |
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| Address | 100 High Ave, Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 |
| Coordinates | 44°1′3″N 88°32′18″W / 44.01750°N 88.53833°W |
| Public transit |  GO Transit |
| Owner | City of Oshkosh |
| Operator | Oshkosh Opera House Foundation |
| Type | Theater |
| Capacity | 550 |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1883 |
| Opened | August 9, 1883 |
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| Architect | William Waters |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1883 |
| Architect | William Waters |
| NRHP reference No. | 74000144[1] |
| Added to NRHP | January 21, 1974 |
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