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National Register of Historic Places

Denison Opera House

Also known as Germania Opera House; Ritz Theater; Donna Reed Performing Arts Center

On the National Register since 20233 years
Listed 2023Denison
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Denison Opera House

Denison Opera House, at 1303 Broadway (1301–1305 Broadway), was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 13, 2023. The Register lists it for its architecture and recreation, at the local level. It was listed as part of Movie Theaters of Iowa MPS. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

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Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 25 minutes

1303 Broadway (1301–1305 Broadway), Denison · about 0.8 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Denison Opera HouseStart here
  2. 2Carey, John T. and Marietta (Greek) HouseQueen Anne · 0.2 mi on
  3. 3William A. McHenry HouseQueen Anne · next door
  4. 4Clarence D. Chamberlin HouseBuilding · 0.2 mi on
  5. 5Crawford County CourthouseBeaux Arts · 0.4 mi on
Around it

2 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

BPark MotelSpanish Colonial Revival0.5 miStYellow Smoke Park BridgeBowstring Pony Arch-Truss1.5 mi

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Questions about Denison Opera House

Is Denison Opera House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Feb 13, 2023 (Register number 100008627).

Is Denison Opera House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Iowa has 22 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Denison Opera House?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026). Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.