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Title: Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa
Description: The Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, designed by renowned architect Cesar Pelli, features a climate controlled art gallery with exhibition space for Grinnell's permanent collection as well as visiting exhib
Date Created: 1990
PID: grinnell:14392

Title: Grinnell High School, Colonia[l] Opera House, Grinnell, Iowa
Description: Looking southwest at the front entrance of the Colonial Theatre. It was built in 1902 at the southwest corner of Fifth Avenue and Main Street. It was used for touring stage plays, special events and Grinnell College productions. The theatre was torn down in 1974. 1912 postmark. Number 13.
Date Created: 1912
PID: grinnell:13372

Title: Colonial Theater, Iowa Theater, Colonial Theatre, Grinnell, Iowa
Description: Looking southwest from corner of Main Street & Fifth Avenue. Number 922. The Colonial Theatre was built in 1902 and torn down in 1974. It originally held touring stage plays, special events and Grinnell College productions. Movies were added in the 30's
Date Created: 1915
PID: grinnell:13495

Title: Fine Arts Center, Roberts Theater, Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa
Description: Looking west. Fine Arts Center: Roberts Theater. The center was built in 1961 and consists of Roberts Theatre on the north and the Fine Arts Building on the south. Roberts Theatre is a 424-seat Greek-style auditorium with a semi-thrust stage used for plays, concerts, dance recitals, lectures, and forums. Number 80995-D. Series GRN-6.
Date Created: 1985
PID: grinnell:14461

Title: Opera House, Brooklyn, Iowa, Brooklyn Opera House
Description: Looking southeast at the Brooklyn Opera House incorporated in 1910 and opened on February 28, 1911 with the “Toymaker’s Dream”. It was built by a stock company composed of citizens and cost $12,000. It originally had a seating capacity of 435 seats including the balcony. The Opera House was the center of cultural activities with various performances and silent movies held during the early years. Located at 115 Jackson Street, Brooklyn, Poweshiek County, Iowa. Postmark 1916. Number 18
Date Created: 1916
PID: grinnell:18270