Gourley's Opera House

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Gourleys Opera House
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LocationSecond St., Rushville, Nebraska
Coordinates 42°43′6″N102°27′41″W / 42.71833°N 102.46139°W / 42.71833; -102.46139
Arealess than one acre
Built1914
Architectural styleOne-part commercial block
MPS Opera House Buildings in Nebraska 1867-1917 MPS
NRHP reference No. 88000943 [1]
Added to NRHPJuly 6, 2005

The Gourley's Opera House, on Second St. in Rushville, Nebraska, was built in 1914. It is a "one-part commercial block" building, and has been known as Star Theatre, as S & S Theatre, and as Plains Theatre.

It is approximately 50 by 80 feet (15 m × 24 m) and has a false front and a tin roof. It was built by Dave Gourley, who brought electricity to Rushville. [2] :s8p1 The building was one of the first in Rushville to have electricity and was used as an entertainment venue. [2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. [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. 1 2 D. Lavne Ehlers (April 1988). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Gourley's Opera House / Star Theatre / S & S Theatre / Plains Theatre / NeHBS #SH08-15 / OHBIN #05-24-05". National Park Service. and accompanying photos

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