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.