Forgotten Landmark–Lodgepole Opera House
Last Updated on Friday, 26 November 2010 01:40 Written by caddofl Friday, 26 November 2010 01:40
Lodgepole Opera House, Oberfelder Street, south of Front Street, Lodgepole, NE (Google Streetview accessed 11/26/2010)
This property is significant of bringing a wide variety of entertainment to the community. Additionally, the building retains a high degree of historical integrity. The two-story false-front commercial building was constructed by Frank Isenberger in 1911 as a garage, with the opera house located on the upper floor. “Lodgepole Opera House,” painted in large letters, remains visible on the front facade. The opera house has a stage and a projection booth, added later when it was used to show motion pictures.
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