AREA HISTORY:  The Opera House, york Borough, York County, PA

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History of York County, Pennsylvania.  John Gibson, Historical Editor.
Chicago: F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1886.
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THE OPERA HOUSE – Page 571

On the east side of South Duke Street, during the year 1882, was built the 
beautiful and artistically designed York Opera House, now the pride of the 
amusement-loving people of the town.  It was built by a stock company, who 
elected as the first officers the following named persons:  N. F. Burnham, 
president; John Blackford, vice-president; Frank Geise, secretary; Jere Carl, 
treasurer.  The cost of the building was $38,000.  There have since been added a 
number of needed conveniences.  It was opened during the fall of 1882 by the 
distinguished comedian, John S. Clarke.  The present officers are N. F. Burnham, 
president; David Rupp, vice-president; B. C. Pentz, secretary and C. M. 
Billmyer, treasurer.