Wheeler Opera House, Historic opera house in Aspen, United States.
The Wheeler Opera House features Renaissance Revival architecture with a stone exterior and houses a theater that accommodates 503 spectators in downtown Aspen.
Architect Willoughby J. Edbrooke designed this cultural landmark in 1889, making it one of the first prominent buildings during Aspen's initial silver mining period.
The venue presents theatrical productions, music concerts, comedy shows, and film screenings throughout the year as part of Aspen's performing arts calendar.
The opera house maintains its original theater space on the third floor, while the street level contains retail spaces and the second floor holds professional offices.
The building earned recognition as the first property in Aspen listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, marking its architectural significance.
Location: Aspen
Inception: 1889
Architects: Willoughby J. Edbrooke
Official opening: 1889
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
Capacity: 503
Address: 320 East Hyman Avenue, Aspen, CO 81611
Website: https://wheeleroperahouse.com
GPS coordinates: 39.18933,-106.81994
Latest update: March 15, 2025 20:51
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