Metropolitan Opera House
Metropolitan Opera House, Opera house in Iowa Falls, United States.
The Metropolitan Opera House features Renaissance Revival architecture with detailed stonework, high ceilings, and grand performance spaces designed by Omeyer & Thori.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, the opera house opened its doors in December 1899 with a performance attended by 800 people.
The venue has hosted performances by John Philip Sousa, Otis Skinner, and Walker Whiteside, while also serving as a center for local theatrical productions.
Located at 515 Washington Avenue, the Metropolitan Opera House maintains digital projection equipment for modern film screenings alongside traditional stage performances.
Actor Hugh Jackman participated in the 2013 reopening ceremony of the renovated theater, presenting two films to mark this special occasion.
Location: Iowa Falls
Architects: Omeyer & Thori
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
Address: 515 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, IA 50126
Website: http://iowafallsmet.com
GPS coordinates: 42.51528,-93.26889
Latest update: March 26, 2025 08:03
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