Ray Opera House
Also known as Charlson`s Store
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Ray Opera House
Ray Opera House, at 111 Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 2, 1978. The Register lists it for its recreation, architecture and social history, at the local level.
What it isCommercial building and former theater in Ray, North Dakota, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 26 MB · National Archives↗Finding Ray Opera House
111 Main St., Ray
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Ray Opera House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Ray Opera House
Is Ray Opera House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 2, 1978 (Register number 78001997).
Is Ray Opera House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; North Dakota has 4 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Ray Opera House?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Ray Opera House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 26 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75326805 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.