The Woodland Opera House
"The Woodland Opera House
The first opera house to serve the Sacramento
Valley was build on this site in 1885. The present
structure was built in 1895-1896, ontinues to represent
an important center for theatrical arts of
that period. Ericted by David N. Hershey and
incorporating the classic American playhouse
interiour, it served vast agricultural regions
of the Sacramento Valley. Motion picture
competition hastened its closing in 1913.
California Registered Historical Landmark No 851
Plaque place by the State Department of Parks and Recreation with the Yolo County Historical Society, April 28, 1972."
Submitted by Sheila Paske