Newport Opera House facts for kids
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| Location | 20 Main St., Newport, New Hampshire |
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| Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne, Queen Anne/Brick Panel |
| Part of | Newport Downtown Historic District (ID85001201) |
| NRHP reference No. | 80000383 |
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| Added to NRHP | February 29, 1980 |
| Designated CP | June 6, 1985 |
The Newport Opera House is an old and important building in downtown Newport, New Hampshire. It's a place where people can watch shows and performances. This historic building is located at 20 Main Street in Newport. Newport is the main town of Sullivan County, New Hampshire.
The Opera House was built in 1886. It was once known for having the biggest stage in New England north of Boston. Today, it is still used for many different performances. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It was recognized for its beautiful design and its role in the community. It is also part of the Newport Downtown Historic District.
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About the Newport Opera House
The Newport Opera House stands on the east side of Main Street. It is a very noticeable building in Newport's historic downtown area. It is a two-and-a-half-story building made of brick. It has a tall clock and bell tower.
Building Style and Features
The building's design is a type of Queen Anne Victorian style. It also has parts called Panel Brick elements. The main part of the building has a hip roof. This roof has a decorative brick edge called a corbelled cornice.
Most of the decorations are made of brick. However, there are also special terra cotta panels. The windows on the first floor have rounded tops. The windows on the second floor have round-arch tops. The tall tower sticks out from the front of the building. The main entrance is at the front of this tower.
The Bell Tower
The tower has a section for bells, called a belfry. For a while, a famous bell made by Paul Revere was kept here. This bell now stands outside the building. Above the belfry, the tower has a pointed roof. This roof has small dormer windows that hold clock faces.
History of the Building
The Newport Opera House was built in 1886. It replaced the old town hall and courthouse, which had burned down in 1885. The new building was designed by Hiram Beckwith. He was a well-known architect from Claremont.
For many years, the building served as Newport's town hall. It was also the main courthouse for Sullivan County. It has always been an important place for performances in the area. The new Opera House was famous for having the largest stage north of Boston. In 1974, the Opera House was fixed up and made new again. This restoration finished in 1976 with the opening of the stage. The first show after the restoration was The Music Man.
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The Newport Opera House at night.
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