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Constructed in
1869 as an opera house and German social club, this is the last historic
entertainment venue left in a community that — during the second half of
the 19th century — was one of the best theater towns in the state. The
building has been vacant
for more than a decade, following its use as a
nightclub. The city has proposed demolition, citing developers’ concerns
over rehabilitation costs and the need for more downtown surface
parking. Recent evaluations have found the building, which is a
contributing structure in a local landmark district, to be structurally
sound.
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