Dickens Opera House

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Dickens Opera House
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Building in 2009
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Location302 Main St., Longmont, Colorado
Coordinates 40°09′52″N105°06′06″W / 40.16444°N 105.10167°W / 40.16444; -105.10167
Arealess than one acre
Built1881
Architectural style19th Century Commercial
Part of Downtown Longmont Historic District (ID100001501)
NRHP reference No. 87000702 [1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJuly 28, 1987
Designated CPAugust 28, 2017

The Dickens Opera House, at 302 Main St. in Longmont, Colorado, was built in 1881 and expanded in 1905. [2] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987, [1] and was included as a contributing building in the 2017-designated Downtown Longmont Historic District.

It is a two-story brick "19th Century Commercial style" building, prominent in Longmont at the northeast corner of Third Avenue and Main Street. [2]

It was built by William Henry Dickens, a relative of author Charles Dickens, who came to the area in 1860. [3]

It is significant historically as "Longmont's social and cultural center and meeting hall for other community events." [2]

Originally it held the Farmer's National Bank on the first floor and its auditorium on the second floor. It was vacant from 1978 to 1986. [4] It now houses a number of restaurants, and cultural events. [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 Roger L. Pomainville; Barbara Norgren (June 17, 1987). National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Dickens Opera House. National Archives. Retrieved June 8, 2021. Includes 11 photos from 1985-87 (Downloading may be slow.)
  3. "Dickens Opera House: Our History".[ permanent dead link ]
  4. "Dickens Opera House". Colorado Encyclopedia. June 28, 2017.
  5. "Dickens Opera House". Longmont Downtown Development Authority. June 28, 2017.