| The Wheeler Opera House has been an integral | | | | However, in 1979, the city decided to restore the |
| part of Aspen nightlife, history, and culture since | | | | Opera House to its original grandeur, and this |
| 1889 when Mr. J.B Wheeler and the Conried | | | | restoration was completed in 1984. The cost was |
| Company presented The King's Fool. While the | | | | 4.5 million dollars. Today, the Wheeler Opera |
| building started out as an Opera House, it was | | | | House is on the National Registrar of Historical |
| only used for town meetings and such by 1893, | | | | Places. |
| when the silver mines had played out. | | | | Many events, such as lectures, concerts, plays, |
| The Wheeler Opera House remained open until | | | | films, and musicals are held at The Wheeler Opera |
| 1912 when it was gutted by not one, but two | | | | House today. You can see Broadway shows, jazz |
| fires in one week! The Opera House did not open | | | | concerts, country and rock concerts, and even |
| again until June of 1946 when it was leased by | | | | children's theater here. Any type of cultural event |
| the Aspen Company. The total restoration went | | | | you can imagine is held here - and shows are |
| on until 1960. Between the years of 1912 and | | | | scheduled throughout the year. Locals consider |
| 1946 the Wheeler Opera House remained empty, | | | | the Wheeler Opera House the 'crown jewel of |
| and it was used as a playground by the local | | | | Aspen. ' Nationwide, it is considered a world class |
| children. | | | | theater - and with the detailed woodwork it is |
| During the 1960's and 1970's, The Wheeler Opera | | | | certainly a sight to behold! |
| House was mainly used as a movie theater. | | | | |