Grainfield Opera House

The Grainfield Opera House, located at Main and 3rd Sts. in Grainfield, Kansas, was built in 1887. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[1] It was built by the Grainfield Town Company, a partnership that had taken ownership of the town area from the railroad. It is notable for its Mesker Brothers cast-iron storefront. The building served as a civic auditorium and community center for Grainfield; it also held several stores, including a harness store, a grocery store, and an auto repair shop.[2]

Grainfield Opera House
Grainfield Opera House is located in Kansas
Grainfield Opera House
Grainfield Opera House is located in the United States
Grainfield Opera House
LocationMain and 3rd Sts., Grainfield, Kansas
Coordinates39°6′48″N 100°27′56″W
Area1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built1887
NRHP reference No.80001467[1]
Added to NRHPNovember 28, 1980

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Grainfield Opera House". National Park Service. and accompanying four photos from 1980


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