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]

Thorpe's Opera House
The building in 2010
Thorpe's Opera House is located in Nebraska
Thorpe's Opera House
Thorpe's Opera House is located in the United States
Thorpe's Opera House
Location457-1/2 D Street, David City, Nebraska
Coordinates41°15′09″N 97°07′44″W / 41.25250°N 97.12889°W / 41.25250; -97.12889 (Thorpe's Opera House)
Arealess than one acre
Built1889 (1889)
Architectural styleTwo-part commercial block
MPSOpera House Buildings in Nebraska 1867-1917 MPS
NRHP reference No.88000941[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 28, 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 D. Layne Ehlers (April 1988). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Thorpe's Opera House". National Park Service. Retrieved July 21, 2019. With accompanying pictures