The Van Cleve Opera House was an opera house located in Hartford City, Indiana in the United States. It opened in 1882. As of 1884 it was claimed to be able to seat 700 people, but in 1902 it was seating 450 patrons. The opera house featured minstrel works, including around 1902, when "Mr. Mikado" by Frank Dumont was performed. The opera house also hosted academic lectures. References Buildings and structures in Blackford County, Indiana 1882 establishments in Indiana Opera houses in Indiana Theatres in Indiana Defunct companies based in Indiana Theatres completed in 1882 Music venues completed in 1882