Astro Theater aka Riviera Theater - Omaha, Nebraska
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BruceS
N 41° 15.455 W 095° 56.558
15T E 253471 N 4571528
Historic theater now known as the Rose Theater located in Omaha.
Waymark Code: WM129H
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 12/23/2006
Views: 68
"Opened in 1926 as the Riviera, the theater was one of the highly elegant entertainment facilities of the time and was noted for its lavish stage shows combined with movies. Later known as the Astro Theater, the building, located in Omaha, was designed by nationally renowned architect John Eberson, and is an excellent example of the "atmospheric" theater popular during the 1920s. Created by Eberson, these atmospheric theaters simulated romantic outdoor Mediterranean courtyards with a night sky above, complete with twinkling stars and drifting clouds." ~ Nebraska State Historical Society website
Street address:
2001 Farnam St.
Omaha, Nebraska
County / Borough / Parish: Douglas County
Year listed: 1974
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event
Periods of significance: 1925-1949
Historic function: Recreation And Culture
Current function: Recreation And Culture
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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