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About Your Cart The Historic Homestake OperaHouse TheJewel of the Black Hills a gift to the people Built in 1914 by Phoebe Hearst and her Homestake Gold Mining Company this historic performing arts venue and recreation center boasted an exquisite theater with 1000 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. Our Misson Historic Homestake Opera House Society will utilize and sustain the Homestake Opera House facilities for the enrichment of our citizens and community by providing art culture and educational opportunities for generations to come. Featured Events The 4th Annual Getting Our Acts Together Mar 27 Mar 27 700 p.