Mt. Horeb Opera Block
Mt. Horeb Opera Block | |
 Mt. Horeb Opera Block | |
| Location | 109-117 E. Main St. Mount Horeb, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Built | 1895 |
| Architect | Gordon and Paunack |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne/Romanesque |
| NRHP reference No. | 89000068 |
| Added to NRHP | February 23, 1989 |
The Mt. Horeb Opera Block is located in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.[1]
History
The building has hosted theatrical troupes, dances and political rallies. It began showing movies after 1907.[2] Other events that have taken place there include high school graduation ceremonies, basketball games and speeches by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. In 1917, when the local high school was destroyed in a fire, classes were held at the Mt. Horeb Opera Block while the new high school was being constructed.
References
- ^ "Mt. Horeb Opera Block". Landmark Hunter.com. Retrieved 2012-02-07.
- ^ "Mt. Horeb Opera Block". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2012-02-07.
Categories:
- Theatres on the National Register of Historic Places in Wisconsin
- Buildings and structures in Dane County, Wisconsin
- Opera houses in the United States
- Cinemas and movie theaters in Wisconsin
- Former cinemas in the United States
- Queen Anne architecture in Wisconsin
- Romanesque Revival architecture in Wisconsin
- Music venues completed in 1895
- Theatres completed in 1895
- Buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places in Wisconsin
- Theatres on the National Register of Historic Places