Hall's Opera Block

Hall's Opera Block, also known as Clark's Opera House and Avon Opera Block, is a historic commercial building located at Avon in Livingston County, New York. It is a three-story, two part commercial block completed in 1876 in the Italianate style. It has a symmetrical seven bay principal facade with iron and glass storefronts on the first floor. The top floor performance space was a central gathering place for the community, where citizens of all ranks could congregate to attend theatrical performances, lectures, dances, political meetings, and school graduations.[2] In November 2007, the village of Avon received a $500,000 state grant to renovate the historic building.[3]

Hall's Opera Block
Hall's Opera Block, August 2009
Location15-19 Genesee St., Avon, New York
Coordinates42°54′42″N 77°44′48″W
Area0.1 acres (0.040 ha)
Built1876
ArchitectLong and Watkins
Architectural styleItalianate
NRHP reference No.06000884[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 29, 2006

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.[1]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Robert T. Englert (February 2006). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Hall's Opera Block". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2009-09-01. See also: "Accompanying 24 photos".
  3. Opera Block Update


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