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10 Things You Don't Know About Opera House

9/5/2024

 
​After several years of giving tours, there are some questions that always seem to get asked. So here are 10 things you didn’t know about Corning Opera House:
  1. The current building was built on the foundation of the First National Bank of Corning that burned in the great fire of October 1896.
  2. The building was constructed in 9 months for a mere $15,000 and held its grand opening in September of 1902.
  3. Opera Houses were built as community gathering centers along the railroad – not necessarily where the fat lady sang!
In the early days, our most famous person was
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    De Heaton

    Executive Director since 2012; Bachelors in Music Education; Professional Tour Guide, Iowa High School Musical Association Musical Judge, Master's in Education; 2023 Iowan of the Day by Blue Ribbon Foundation; 2023 Iowa Governor's Volunteer of the Year; 2023 John McMahon Volunteer of the Year; enjoys smiles and people!

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