The Central City Opera House was originally opened in 1878 and 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 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 that has a sign attached to it that reads "Theater." Billboards are on either side of the entrance. Cars are parked along the side of the street next to the Teller House, and the First National Bank block is in the background. Tree branches are visible on the opposite side of the street.
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 18 x 13 cm. (7 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint : black-and-white ; 24 x 19 cm. (9 1/2 x 7 3/4 in.)
Subject
Central City Opera House; Central City (Colo.); Opera houses--Colorado--Central City
Format-Medium
Photograph
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: ZZR710002854
Notes
Formerly F16883.; Title hand-written on back of photoprint.; R7100028546
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