National Register of Historic Places

Gourley's Opera House

Rushville, Sheridan County, Nebraska
Listed
July 5, 1988
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
88000943

About this property

The Gourley's Opera House, on Second St. in Rushville, Nebraska, was built in 1914. It is a "one-part commercial block" building, and has been known as Star Theatre, as S & S Theatre, and as Plains Theatre. It is approximately 50 by 80 feet (15 m × 24 m) and has a false front and a tin roof. It was built by Dave Gourley, who brought electricity to Rushville. The building was one of the first in Rushville to have electricity and was used as an entertainment venue. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

Location

Rushville, Sheridan County, Nebraska
42.71838, -102.46174

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONSOCIAL HISTORYPERFORMING ARTS
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Sheridan County Courthouse
Listed
0.1 mi
Loosveldt Bridge
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10.3 mi
Colclesser Bridge
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11.6 mi
Fritz, Lee and Gottliebe, House
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14.3 mi
Bordeaux Trading Post
Early Republic
24.6 mi

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When was Gourley's Opera House listed on the National Register?

Gourley's Opera House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 5, 1988.

What type of historic resource is Gourley's Opera House?

Gourley's Opera House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Gourley's Opera House is recorded as the industrial era.

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