Civic/Municipal

Grand Opera House

651 Mulberry St, Macon, GA 31201

Glass double doors lead to a grand room with red patterned carpet, chandeliers, wooden paneling, marble entry floor, and arches.
Glass double doors with black frames open to an elegant interior featuring chandeliers, red carpet, marble floors, and ornate molding.
Spacious elegant room with red patterned carpet, chandeliers, a large TV screen, and wood-paneled walls seen through open glass doors.
Spacious, elegant room with wood-paneled walls, red patterned carpet, large windows, chandeliers, and a long wooden counter.
A spacious lobby with dark wood paneling, ornate crown molding, red patterned carpet, modern chandeliers, and multiple doorways.
Spacious empty room with red patterned carpet, beige walls, wood trim, columns, chandeliers, large windows, TV, and natural light.
A historic multi-story brick building with a large marquee reading Grand Opera House above the entrance, two cars parked in front.
Elegant hotel lobby with arched ceilings, ornate chandeliers, marble flooring, glass doors to a carpeted event space and tall tables.
An empty ornate theater with blue and red seats, warm lights, decorative balconies, gold accents, and classical interior details.
Opulent empty theater with detailed balconies, plush red velvet seats, and a wide stage draped in red curtains, softly illuminated.
Nighttime scene of a theater entrance, crowd outside. Blue and orange lights illuminate the building’s details against a dark sky.
A large theater lit by blue and yellow lights at night, people gather near the entrance with motion blur, creating a lively urban feel.
A wide, elegant hallway with marble flooring, gold-accented arched ceiling, and chandeliers. Two elevator doors are at the end.
A modern public restroom featuring a large mirror, two sinks, stainless soap dispensers, trash bins, and bright vertical wall lights.
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Project Overview

The Grand Opera House has been a regional entertainment anchor since its earliest expansion in 1904. Over the years, it has been preserved by the tremendous efforts of Macon Arts Council and a continuing commitment under the leadership of Mercer University.  The latest iteration included phased renovations to meet an ever-increasing demand for programming:

  • Phase 1 – Complete renovation of seating, flooring and backstage infrastructure
  • Phase 2 – Relocation/expansion of administrative offices
  • Phase 3 – Gut rehab of lobby, restrooms, Encore Room and Reception Room

 Awards

Excellence in Rehabilitation Award  – The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation

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