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Ed Ross north wall #2 theater plasterwork is primed

8/22/2017

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Happy 103rd Birthday, Homestake Opera House!

8/19/2017

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It's UP: The Ed Ross Wall - north wall #2

8/16/2017

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The transformation of plasterwork within the theater has continued with the Homestake legacy carrying it on. The second lower wall project is underway, nicknamed the "Ed RossWall." A $10,000 kickoff donation was made for this special project in memory of longtime Homestake electrical engineer and Wyodak mine manager Harold "Ed" Ross. Other donors have also given to the project.

The generous donation was made by Ed & Teen Ross' family, whose Homestake roots run deep. Ed's wife, Teen, was a dancer and performed several times on the Homestake Opera House stage. The Ross Shaft in Lead is named after Ed's uncle Alec Ross, who was superintendent of the Homestake mine for more than 25 years. Ed installed the communications system within the mine that allowed hoist operators to talk with miners in the cage. He was injured in a work-related explosion in 1946 and lost most of his vision, but even though he was legally blind, he went on to manage the Wyodak power plant and coal mine for 25 years until retiring in 1973 and returning to Lead. Other donors have also stepped forward to see this lower wall restored. The north lower "Ed Ross wall" project is slated to be completed in September 2017. 

Photos courtesy Historic Homestake Opera House.
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Thank you, $500+ donors to the Ed Ross Wall

8/9/2017

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In Memory of Harold Edward Ross
Edward & June Pullen 
In Memory of Jim & Betty Dunn
In Memory of Marjorie Morcom
Wayne & Kelly Klein
Maxine Morcom
Connie Hyde
Tim & Karen Raben
In Memory of Barney Ruffatto
In Memory of Delores Ghere
In Memory of John & Anna Zupet
Lead High School Class of 1962 In Memory of Lance Picore and John Holso 
Dale Berkebile & Donnabelle Talty
Mary Lerdal & Patrick Badiuk
Jerry Aberle
Dennes Barrett
Scott Hertl of Koala Electric
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313 West Main Street, Lead, SD

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309 West Main Street, Lead, SD

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​HISTORIC HOMESTAKE OPERA HOUSE SOCIETY MISSION:
Built in 1914 by the Phoebe Hearst and her Homestake Gold Mining Company, this historic performing arts venue and recreation center boasted an exquisite theater with 1,000 seats, and a library, a bowling alley, a billiards hall, a social hall, and a heated indoor swimming pool. 

From its construction in 1914 until a catastrophic fire in 1984, the Opera House was the center of community life and lifelong education in Lead, South Dakota. The Society is dedicated to its restoration, use, and preservation for future generations, in the belief that it is the cornerstone for the preservation, renewal, and development of our community.
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While these efforts continue, the Society makes use of the facility to the extent possible to generate revenue and advance its mission. 
The theater is host to 40 performing arts/educational events while restoration progress is underway from a fire in 1984. The theater currently seats 500. Visit year-round for building tours and see the new Interpretive Center upstairs and recently restored walls in the theater.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Click here to read our full statement.
  • ABOUT
    • Contact Us
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors >
      • Mission and Values
      • Public Organizational Documents
      • HHOH Board Calendar
    • History
    • Accessibility
    • Art Center
    • Indoor Shooting Range
  • EVENTS & TICKETS
    • Festival of Trees
    • Community Theatre
    • Where to Stay
    • Volunteer
    • Rental Venue
  • News & Media
  • DONATE
  • Tours
    • Bus & Group Tours
    • Interpretive Exhibit
    • Gift Shop
    • Listen to the Free Audio Tour
    • Free Parking Spots