Grand Opera House

The Grand Opera House is a two-story brick building in Uvalde with Romanesque and Romanesque Revival design elements featured throughout its exterior and interior details. The ground floor originally contained commercial spaces, while the upper level houses the theater seating and stage for performances.

The theater was built in 1891 by the Uvalde Real Estate and Building Company with commercial space below and a performance hall above from its beginning. The structure has functioned continuously as a venue for more than a century, shaping Uvalde's cultural development throughout that time.

The venue has served as a gathering place for the community for more than a century, hosting both local talent and visiting performers. Visitors experience the space as it was designed, with original architectural details that reflect the tastes and craftsmanship of the late 1800s.

The theater sits at the corner of East North Street and North Getty Street in downtown Uvalde, making it easy to locate on foot. Visitors should check in advance what performances or events are scheduled, as the venue operates according to the programming calendar.

The building received dual designations in 1978 as both a National Register of Historic Places site and a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, recognizing its architectural and cultural importance. This double protection status reflects how few theaters of this type and age survive in operational condition.

Location: Uvalde

Location: Uvalde County

Inception: 1891

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture, Romanesque Revival architecture

Address: E. North and N. Getty Sts.

GPS coordinates: 29.21028,-99.78667

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:02