Thorpe's Opera House Explained

Thorpe's Opera House
Coordinates:41.2525°N -97.1289°W
Architecture:Two-part commercial block
Added:September 28, 1988
Area:less than one acre
Mpsub:Opera House Buildings in Nebraska 1867-1917 MPS
Refnum:88000941

Thorpe's Opera House is a historic three-story building in David City, Nebraska. It was built in 1889 for William Thorpe.[1] The facade includes arches and scallops.[1] Inside, there is an auditorium and a balcony.[1] 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.[1] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since September 28, 1988.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=88000941}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Thorpe's Opera House ]. National Park Service. D. Layne Ehlers . April 1988 . July 21, 2019. With