Gehling's Theatre
Gehling's Theatre is a historic three-story building in Falls City, Nebraska. It was built with red bricks in 1892–1893, with a 78 feet long and 50 feet wide auditorium and a 25 feet wide and 24 feet high proscenium inside.[2] It was named for the original owners, the Gehlings, who also owned a brewery.[2] Silent movies, minstrel shows and performances were shown in the theatre.[2] The building has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since September 28, 1988.[1]
Gehling's Theatre | |
The building in 2013 | |
Location in Nebraska Location in United States | |
Location | 1592 Stone Street, Falls City, Nebraska |
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Coordinates | 40°03′37″N 95°36′10″W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1892 |
Built by | Charles H. Herman |
Architectural style | Two-part commercial block |
MPS | Opera House Buildings in Nebraska 1867-1917 MPS |
NRHP reference No. | 88000942[1] |
Added to NRHP | September 28, 1988 |
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- D. Layne Ehlers (April 1988). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Gehling's Theatre". National Park Service. Retrieved May 10, 2019. With accompanying pictures
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