Surprise Opera House
Surprise Opera House | |
 The building in 2010 | |
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| Location | SE corner, intersection of Miller and River Sts., Surprise, Nebraska |
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| Coordinates | 41°06′10″N 97°18′38″W / 41.10278°N 97.31056°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1913 |
| Architectural style | Vault-front facade |
| MPS | Opera House Buildings in Nebraska 1867-1917 MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 88000940[1] |
| Added to NRHP | July 6, 1988 |
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]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- ^ 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
- ^ 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.
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