Historical Markers of Storey County
Location: Virginia City Directions: Located at Piper's Opera House on B Street
N39° 18' 39.3" W119° 39' 00.2"
Date Conquered: 7/7/07 Nearest Intersection: Union St. Quick Description: A marker dedicating the most significant theatre in the American West. Signed: No -- Historically, this marker was never signed. Full Description: Exact description as reads ... This building, the most significant vintage theatre in the West, was erected by John Piper in 1885. Third in a succession of theatres which he operated on the Comstock, Piper's Opera House, with its original scenery, raked stage, and elegant proscenium boxes, is a remarkable survivor of a colorful era in American theatrical history. Many popular nineteenth-century touring stars and concert artists appeared here. Photo taken in 2006, well before renovations began on this fine building.
Full Description: Exact description as reads ... This building, the most significant vintage theatre in the West, was erected by John Piper in 1885. Third in a succession of theatres which he operated on the Comstock, Piper's Opera House, with its original scenery, raked stage, and elegant proscenium boxes, is a remarkable survivor of a colorful era in American theatrical history. Many popular nineteenth-century touring stars and concert artists appeared here. Photo taken in 2006, well before renovations began on this fine building.
This building, the most significant vintage theatre in the West, was erected by John Piper in 1885. Third in a succession of theatres which he operated on the Comstock, Piper's Opera House, with its original scenery, raked stage, and elegant proscenium boxes, is a remarkable survivor of a colorful era in American theatrical history. Many popular nineteenth-century touring stars and concert artists appeared here. Photo taken in 2006, well before renovations began on this fine building.
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