Bardavon 1869 Opera House, Poughkeepsie

Name: Bardavon 1869 Opera House
Address: 35 Market St, Poughkeepsie, 12601-3214, United States
Telephone: +1 845-473-2072

#5 among attractions in Poughkeepsie

Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater, Opera

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Facts and practical information

The Bardavon 1869 Opera House, in the downtown district of Poughkeepsie, New York, United States, is the oldest continuously operating theater in New York State. Designed by J.A. Wood, it was built in 1869 and served as a venue for various performing arts, community meetings, and celebrations until 1923; it largely resumed this heritage by becoming a general performing-arts facility in 1976. In the interlude period from 1923 to 1975, it served as a cinema, although there were some live performances, especially vaudeville, during this period. Originally called the Collingwood Opera House after its owner and operator James Collingwood, the theater featured an unusual two-stage dome. Between 1869 and 1921, many notable figures of the day graced the Bardavon's stage, including Sarah Bernhardt and John Barrymore. ()

Built: 1869 (155 years ago)Coordinates: 41°42'12"N, 73°55'44"W

Address

35 Market StPoughkeepsie (Poughkeepsie City Center)Poughkeepsie 12601-3214 United States

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+1 845-473-2072

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Day trips

Bardavon 1869 Opera House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mid-Hudson Civic Center, The Chance, St. Mary's Church, Luckey.

~420 ftNW
Concert hall, Music venue, Ice rink
Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie
3 min walk • Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center is a venue located in Poughkeepsie, New York, consisting of Mair Hall and the McCann Ice Arena. It was built in the 1970s as part of the general attempt at rehabilitation of the central district of the City of Poughkeepsie.
~1220 ftE
Rock club, Concert hall, Music venue
The Chance, Poughkeepsie
6 min walk • The Chance is a concert and theater complex located in downtown Poughkeepsie, New York. The complex consists of four rooms: the Chance Theater, which is the primary concert hall; The Loft, a smaller upstairs concert hall; The Platinum Lounge, a downstairs bar/nightclub; and The Nuddy Irishmen, a downstairs cafe/bar.
~1770 ftSE
Church
St. Mary's Church, Poughkeepsie
9 min walk • The Church of St. Mary is a Roman Catholic parish church under the authority of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, located in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York City. It was established as a parish in 1873. In November 2014, the Archdiocese announced that St. Joseph's Church on Lafayette Place would merge with St. Mary's.
~880 ftE
Shopping, Department store, Neoclassical architecture
Luckey, Poughkeepsie
5 min walk • The Luckey, Platt & Company Department Store building is located at the corner of Main and Academy streets in downtown Poughkeepsie, New York, United States. For most of the 20th century it was a major retail destination not only for the city but the entire Hudson Valley.
~1040 ftS
Library
Adriance Memorial Library, Poughkeepsie
6 min walk • The Adriance Memorial Library is located on Market Street in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States. It is a stone building in the Classical Revival architectural style erected shortly at the end of the 19th century. In 1982 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
~1320 ftNW
Church, Greek Revival architecture
Second Baptist Church, Poughkeepsie
7 min walk • The Second Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States, is located at the corner of Vassar and Mill streets. It is a wooden building from the late 1830s in the Greek Revival architectural style, the only remaining church in the city in that style.
~370 ftNW
Greek Revival architecture, City hall
Poughkeepsie City Hall, Poughkeepsie
2 min walk • Poughkeepsie City Hall is a historic city hall located in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York at 228 Main Street. It was built in 1831 and is a two-story, red brick building with a basement and attic, in the Greek Revival style.
~560 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Baptist Church, Poughkeepsie
3 min walk • The First Baptist Church is an historic American Baptist church located at 164 South Cherry Street in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York.
~1440 ftSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
First Presbyterian Church, Poughkeepsie
7 min walk • First Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church located at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1905 and is a large, five sided stone building with a wing.
~1270 ftSE
Church
First Presbyterian Church Rectory, Poughkeepsie
7 min walk • First Presbyterian Church Rectory is a historic Presbyterian church rectory located at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York. It was built about 1857 and is a 2 ¹⁄₂-story brick dwelling on a raised basement in the Second Empire style. It is five bays wide and features a bellcast mansard roof.
~1000 ftN
Historical place, Architecture
United States Post Office, Poughkeepsie
5 min walk • The main U.S. Post Office, Poughkeepsie, New York, USA, is located at the intersection of Market and Mansion Streets downtown. The Post Office serves the 12601 ZIP Code, which covers the city of Poughkeepsie, New York and portions of the Town of Poughkeepsie adjacent to the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Bardavon 1869 Opera House open?

Bardavon 1869 Opera House is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Bardavon 1869 Opera House?

Nearby attractions include Dutchess County Court House, Poughkeepsie (2 min walk), Farmer's and Manufacturer's Bank, Poughkeepsie (2 min walk), Poughkeepsie City Hall, Poughkeepsie (2 min walk), New York State Armory, Poughkeepsie (3 min walk).

How to get to Bardavon 1869 Opera House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bardavon 1869 Opera House:

Bus

Main Street & Market Street • Lines: 21P, A, B, C, D, E, Main Street, Northside, Southside (3 min walk)
Columbus Drive & Church Street East • Lines: D, E (3 min walk)

Train

Poughkeepsie (14 min walk)