Opera Block
Also known as Cardinal Grocery
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Opera Block
Opera Block, at Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 23, 1984: the first place in Westville to be listed. Only 463 of Oklahoma’s 1,351 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce, politics and performing arts, at the local level. It describes its style as Plains Commercial Style, as it does for 2 other Oklahoma listings.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 61 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
Main St., Westville · about 0 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Opera BlockStart here
- 2
Buffington HotelBuilding · next door
Memories of Opera Block
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Opera Block
Is Opera Block on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 23, 1984 (Register number 84002934).
Is Opera Block a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Oklahoma has 18 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Murrell Home, 24.3 miles away.
Can you visit Opera Block?
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 Opera Block?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 61 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 86510651 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.