The renovated Central City Opera House, seen from the east, was described as "the finest temple of the Muse west of the Missouri." Designed by Architect Robert S. Roeschlaub, the oldest opera house in Colorado is constructed of Gilpin County granite, except for the top and sides. Located on Eureka Street, the two story building is fifty-five by one hundred ten feet. The main roof, a shingled, mansard-style structure with an oculus, is offset by two smaller hipped towers on either side of it. The second story has large, arched windows with a sign over them that reads "Opera House." The lower story has arched entrances with a covered main entrance. Other buildings of Eureka Street are in the background, and two cars are parked on the right side of the street.
Description
1 photoprint : black-and-white ; 23 x 18 cm. (9 x 7 in.)
Subject
Central City (Colo.); Opera houses--Colorado--Central City; Theaters--Colorado--Central City
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
WHC, Caroline Bancroft Collection. Transferred 9/89 to photo files.
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710002861
Notes
Photoprint has frayed and worn edges and corners, and is bent in various places throughout the image.; Title hand-written on back of photoprint: "Central City Play Festival" by Caroline Bancroft National Junior League Magazine June 1937 1/20/37 - Eloise Stoats 13b W. 55th N.Y.C.; R7100028619
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