When it was discovered that one of the main beams was deteriorating and demolition became a possibility, a new interest in the old structure began to emerge. In the early 1980s, concerned citizens banded together and the Historic Preservation Commission of Cedarville, Inc. (HPCC) was born.

Through the concerted efforts of the HPCC and the Cedarville Township Trustees, a levy for the restoration of the opera house was placed on the ballot. With the passage of this levy, restoration began.

The first step of the cleaning and repairing process was to remove tons of droppings. Holes in the ceiling were then repaired, the ceiling beam reinforced, the slate roof restored, and the chimney and bell tower repaired.

In 1984, the Opera House was placed on the Historic Preservation Commission of Cedarville.