Cresco Theatre
115 Second Avenue West,
Cresco,
IA
52136
115 Second Avenue West,
Cresco,
IA
52136
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The present Cresco Theatre was built in 1915 and called the Cresco Opera House. It was where the traveling shows stopped to put on their performances between 1914 and the 1920’s.
The Opera House has been fully restored including a chandelier in the lobby and unique decorative plaster work. Residents can attend daily movies at 7:30pm Monday thru Thursday and 7:00 and 9:00pm on week ends. Matinees when warranted. They also have live performances put on by the Cresco Community Theatre.
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Chuck Van Bibber
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Here is the registry information:
Cresco Opera House (added 1981 – Building – #81000245)
Also known as Cresco Theater
115 W. 2nd Ave., Cresco
Historic Significance: Event
Area of Significance: Social History
Period of Significance: 1900-1924
Owner: Local Gov’t
Historic Function: Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Theater
Current Function: Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function: Theater
Here is some additional background on the Cresco theater including a thumbnail photo.
Here is the website for the Cresco Theater.
1986 photo of the Cresco Theatre.
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This is another 1986 photo.