Phoebe Apperson Hearst, with the help of Thomas J. Grier, Superintendent of Homestake, conceived the idea of the Homestake Opera House and Recreation Building with the idea that both would be presented to the citizens of Lead as a gift from Homestake. The complex would include a beautiful modern opera house, bowling alley, swimming pool, library, social rooms and facilities for billiards. All facilities would be free to the public with the exception of the opera house. Homestake officially announced the project to the public on November 13, 1911.
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