Ellendale Opera House Block

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Ellendale Opera House Block
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Location105-111 Main St., Ellendale, North Dakota
Coordinates 46°0′6″N98°31′42″W / 46.00167°N 98.52833°W / 46.00167; -98.52833 Coordinates: 46°0′6″N98°31′42″W / 46.00167°N 98.52833°W / 46.00167; -98.52833
Arealess than one acre
Built1908
Architect Issenhuth, George
Architectural style Chicago
NRHP reference No. 92000354 [1]
Added to NRHPApril 22, 1992

The Ellendale Opera House Block is located on Main St. in Ellendale, North Dakota [2]

The three-story brick structure was built in 1908 and had its grand opening in 1909. It was designed by George Issenhuth with some elements of Chicago School architecture. [3] The main part of the auditorium floor was for seating where plays and shows were held. The second story had offices. [3] [4]

It is significant architecturally with its community, whose older architecture has been diminished by fires. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "Ellendale Opera House Block aka Ellendale Opera House". landmarkhunter. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  3. 1 2 Lauren McCroskey (January 5, 1992). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Ellendale Opera House Block". National Park Service. and accompanying photos
  4. "Ellendale Opera House". City of Ellendale, North Dakota. Retrieved February 1, 2020.