The Fremont Opera House:
An Attested Reminder of Our Past.
Historic downtown Fremont is known for its numerous antique stores, and a collection of historical buildings. Several of these local buildings are now on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Among these is the "Love-Larson Opera House" recently renamed the "Fremont Opera House." The Fremont Opera House also known as the FOH and is located on North Broad Street in Fremont. This historical monument was built in 1888,
by James Wheeler Love. Years later, in 1905, it was purchased by Louis P. Larson and renamed the L. P. Larson Opera House. The three-story brick and stone building is a landmark in Fremont and is one of the largest opera houses still standing in the United States. The first floor has always been used as a business location with the Opera House above. Seating capacity was originally 1,100. The dark red brick with lighter sandstone trim is characteristic of the popular Romanesque Revival style. The FOH was later used
as apartments and even a grocery store. The building itself has undergone several transformations; It was restored for theatre use by a non-profit group in the 1970s. A second restoration was in 2003 by the Fremont High Drama Club. Currently, the FOH has
a fresh new look with more updates to come. Currently a local nonprofit organization, Friends of the Fremont Opera House, is working to preserve the historic building as
a performing arts and community center.
Enjoy these quick photos!
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| © 2012 | Fremont Opera House | All Rights Reserved. |
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| © 2012 | Fremont Opera House | All Rights Reserved. |
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| © 2012 | Fremont Opera House | All Rights Reserved. |
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| © 2012 | Fremont Opera House | All Rights Reserved. |
*more photos coming soon*
