The Surprise Opera House is a historic building in Surprise, Nebraska. It was built in 1910-1913 as a venue for touring performers.[2][3] It was also a meeting place for women's events, including the local American Red Cross chapter.[2] Inside, there is a 38.5 metre high auditorium, with a 19-foot high proscenium arch.[2] The building has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since July 6, 1988.[1]

Surprise Opera House
The building in 2010
Surprise Opera House is located in Nebraska
Surprise Opera House
Surprise Opera House is located in the United States
Surprise Opera House
LocationSE corner, intersection of Miller and River Sts., Surprise, Nebraska
Coordinates41°06′10″N 97°18′38″W / 41.10278°N 97.31056°W / 41.10278; -97.31056 (Surprise Opera House)
Arealess than one acre
Built1913 (1913)
Architectural styleVault-front facade
MPSOpera House Buildings in Nebraska 1867-1917 MPS
NRHP reference No.88000940[1]
Added to NRHPJuly 6, 1988

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c D. Lane Ehlers (April 1988). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Surprise Opera House". National Park Service. Retrieved April 25, 2019. With accompanying pictures
  3. ^ McKee, Jim (April 27, 2008). "A couple of surprises in store for visitors to Butler County". Lincoln Journal Star. p. 30. Retrieved April 25, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.