A Historic Renovation is Complete!
Renovations at Johnson Hall Opera House came to an end with the very last paint job and touch-ups completed in January 2024.
Interior Renovations Begin
Interior renovations began at Johnson Hall on April 8, 2022 with a construction kick-off event. This was Phase Two of the renovation.
Exterior Renovation Begins
Exterior renovation of the 1771 foundation began at Johnson Hall on August 31, 2020. This phase was known as Phase One of
Renovation
Over a century and a half later, Gardiner is actively dedicated to fully restoring the third floor of Benjamin Johnson’s Hall, creating
Opera House
From there, another staircase turns and ascends into the magnificent cathedral-ceilinged theater hall of time-gone-by. In 1888, the space was transformed into
Events of All Kinds
From the beginning, Johnson Hall showcased performances and events of all kinds – from concerts to speakers, masquerades to graduations, and even
Benjamin Johnson
In 1864, Benjamin Johnson, owner of one of Gardiner’s finest hotels, determined to convert his modest livery stable into a proper hall
