| Aspen, CO: Wheeler Opera House |
Country: United States of America State: Colorado City: Aspen Location: 320 East Hyman Avenue Built by Willoughby J. Edbrooke. Opened 23 Apr 1889. Named after the American miner and businessman, Jerome B. Wheeler (1841-1918), who funded the building. Later also used as a cinema. 1984 restorations. Used for opera performancs by the annual Aspen Music Festival and for live theatre, concerts and film screenings throughout the year. 503 seats. Links: www.wheeleroperahouse.com, CinemaTreasures, Wikipedia |
Reverse Text: "Aspen's Wheeler Opera House (1889) was host to the Silver Circuit in the 1890's. In recent times, the theatre has been the home fo the Asspen Music Festival's opera productions and the community's drama, dance and music programs. In 1984, the Wheeler completed a magnificent historic restoration."Publisher: Wheeler Opera House Association, Aspen; 1113 Size: Modern Not sent. |
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