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Beardstown Grand Opera House

Beardstown, Illinois • Cass County

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About This Property

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The Beardstown Grand Opera House is a historic theater in Beardstown, Illinois, built in 1900. Its Italian Renaissance Revival architecture features a decorative brick facade with arched windows and elaborate terracotta detailing. The opera house served as a central entertainment venue for the community for decades.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
0.99
Listed Date
5/11/2000
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Entertainment/Recreation
Periods of Significance
1873 Ad - 1915 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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