W. T. Thorne Building

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W. T. Thorne Building
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Location5th Street, Minden, Nebraska
Coordinates 40°29′59″N98°56′54″W / 40.49972°N 98.94833°W / 40.49972; -98.94833 (Thorne, W. T., Building) Coordinates: 40°29′59″N98°56′54″W / 40.49972°N 98.94833°W / 40.49972; -98.94833 (Thorne, W. T., Building)
Arealess than one acre
Built1891 (1891)
Built byW. T. Thorne
Architectural styleRenaissance Revival
NRHP reference No. 85002139 [1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 12, 1985

The W. T. Thorne Building, also known as Hostetler's Opera House, is a historic three-story building in Minden, Nebraska. It was built in 1891 by W. T. Thorne, and designed in the Renaissance Revival architectural style. [2] It was named for Bruno 0. Hostetler, who served as the mayor of Kearney, Nebraska and a judge. [2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since September 12, 1985. [1]

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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 Jenifer Sheary (April 1985). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Thorne, W. T., Building". National Park Service . Retrieved May 6, 2019. With accompanying pictures