National Register of Historic Places

Guyer Opera House

Lewisville, Henry County, Indiana
Listed
December 6, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79000018

About this property

Guyer Opera House, also known as Lewisville Public Hall, is a historic theater and commercial building located at Lewisville, Indiana. It was built in 1901, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, brick building on a limestone foundation and a gable roof. The front facade features a large parapet and cast iron storefronts. The theater space is located on the second floor; it closed in 1942. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Built in 1901 and producing community theater in Henry County, Indiana since 1976, the Guyer Opera House is the only remaining gaslight-era theater and one of the most important historic buildings in Henry County. It was discovered in 1969 after lying low for more than 20 years, and preservation efforts have continued ever since then. The Guyer operates as a non-profit community civic theater. All volunteers graciously donate their time and energy toward tasks like the upkeep of the building, production of shows in the upstairs auditorium and Aurora Studio Theatre downstairs.

Location

Lewisville, Henry County, Indiana
39.80701, -85.35332

Categories

SOCIAL HISTORYPERFORMING ARTS
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Sources

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When was Guyer Opera House listed on the National Register?

Guyer Opera House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 6, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Guyer Opera House?

Guyer Opera House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Guyer Opera House?

The period of significance for Guyer Opera House is recorded as the industrial era.

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