The Homestake Opera House was built in 1914 by Phoebe Apperson Hearst and Thomas Grier. The theater portion was ruined, and the rest of the building nearly destroyed, when it was consumed by a fire in 1984. Restorations of the building were started in 1995 and continue to this day.
Available Resource(s):
- Homestake Opera House Historical Timeline* - Images from the fire can also be found on the Homestake Opera House's Website.
- The Homestake Opera House tours * - Dates, times and prices for tours and scheduling visits can be found on this page, along with contact information.
- Oral histories of individuals who were there * - Information can be found on this site on how to conduct an oral history.
Image Citation:
"Tonight marks the anniversary of the 1984 Homestake Opera House fire." Homestake Opera House. Last modified April 2, 2018. Accessed on June 27, 2018. https://www.homestakeoperahouse.org/updates/anniversary-of-the-1984-homestake-opera-house-fire