Thorpe's Opera House | |
The building in 2010 | |
Location | 457-1/2 D Street, David City, Nebraska |
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Coordinates | 41°15′09″N97°07′44″W / 41.25250°N 97.12889°W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1889 |
Architectural style | Two-part commercial block |
MPS | Opera House Buildings in Nebraska 1867-1917 MPS |
NRHP reference No. | 88000941 [1] |
Added to NRHP | September 28, 1988 |
Thorpe's Opera House is a historic three-story building in David City, Nebraska. It was built in 1889 for William Thorpe. [2] The facade includes arches and scallops. [2] Inside, there is an auditorium and a balcony. [2] Besides being used for the performing arts, the facility also hosted events with the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, fraternal organizations, political events, and high school reunions. [2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since September 28, 1988. [1]
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