Wieting Theatre
101 S. Church Street,
Toledo,
IA
52342
101 S. Church Street,
Toledo,
IA
52342
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Wieting Theatre (Official)
Additional Info
Functions: Live Performances, Movies
Styles: Colonial Revival
Previous Names: Wieting Opera House
Phone Numbers:
Box Office:
641.484.4440
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Opened in on September 12, 1912 as the Wieting Opera House seating 300. It was named after Dr. and Mrs. P. G. Wieting. Operated by Tama Theatres from 1950 thru 1958. The theatre was closed from 1958 until 1960.
In 1960 it was reopened and is now operated by the non profit Wieting Theatre Guild. Movies are played on the week ends with live performances added at times. The theatre was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 26, 1979.
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Recent comments (view all 6 comments)
Looks like an Opera House for sure.
Could also pass for a church looks like one just down the street from me.Good to see its still in operation.
The Wieting Theatre is now all digital with 3D capabilities.
A lovely classic colonial style building. Wonderful it is still operational and now digital.
Status Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on April 26, 1979 Reference number 79000944 Architectural style Late 19th and 20th Century Revival: Colonial Revival Areas of significance Entertainment/Recreation; Architecture Level of significance Local Evaluation criteria A – Event; C – Design/Construction Property type Building Historic function Theater Current function Theater Period of significance 1900-1924 Significant year 1912
Current website link is incorrect. Correct website: http://wieting.tamatoledo.com/