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Boothbay Harbor Opera House - Boothbay Harbor - Lincoln County Year listed: 1999
Before Boothbay Harbor Opera House today Saved! One of the most prominent historic buildings in Boothbay Harbor, the privately owned Opera House was threatened with demolition when the property owner pulled a demolition permit from the Town in 1999. Built in 1894 by the Knights of Pythias, the Opera House has served many community functions in the past one hundred years; used as the Town Hall, served as the local gym and hosted graduations and movies.
acquired by the non-profit group The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor in August of 2003. Currently owned and operated by the non-profit, the building has taken on a new life and has opened its doors to eager theatre-goers as a place of entertainment. The shops from the mini-mall transformation of the 1970s have been removed, opening up the mezzanine and main floor of the auditorium. Much has been done to restore the building to its former opera house grandeur, and the Opera House has enjoyed many theatre seasons. Those interested in helping the Boothbay Harbor Opera House through volunteerism or donations, or simply want to know more about it can visit the website at www.boothbayoperahouse.org or email info@boothbayoperahouse.com.
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The demolition permit expired and the building was