| Pella, IA: Pella Opera House |
Country: United States of America State: Iowa City: Pella Location: 611 Franklin Street Built 1900 by Henry DeGooyer. Opened 16 Nov 1900 with the play "What Happened to Jones". Later used as a cinema. Closed 1918 and used for various commercial purposes (skating rink, bowling, hardware store). 1990 major restoration and re-conversion into a theatre by Lawrence M. Erickson. Re-opened as a theatre in 1990. 328 seats. Links: pellaoperahouse.org, CinemaTreasures, Wikipedia |
Reverse Text: "Restored in 1990, the theater on the second and third levels of the Opera House in Pella, iowa, displays the grandeur of this turn-of-the-century landmark, including the original tin ceiling and curved balcony. With seating fpr 328, the theater provides a warm, intimate setting for a variety of business, entertainment and cultural events."Publisher: MCG McGrew Color Graphics, Kansas City MO; 99123767 Type: Divided Back Size: Classic Not sent. |
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