Top photo: the Smith Opera House (light-colored building) was built in 1898 and burned to the ground in 1902, but was rebuilt within the decade. It was Oakfield's movie theater during the era of silent films, and hosted musical events, other forms of entertainment, and village gatherings. It burned again in 1932 at the advent of the "talkies", but sadly this time it was gone for good. The village may have considered it obsolete, since an auditorium was available at the Pearl Street school as of 1926. Information was derived in part from the 2009 Oakfield calendar published by the Oakfield Historical Society. Bottom photo: Invitation to the 1900 High School commencement ceremony, held at the Smith Opera House.
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