Glenns Ferry in Elmore County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Gorby Opera Theatre (1914)

Gorby Opera Theatre Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Frank Gunshow Sanchez, September 12, 2023

1. Gorby Opera Theatre Marker

Inscription.
Built by Daniel W. Gorby, the opera theatre to provide live and moving picture entertainment for residents of Glenn's Ferry as well as travelers on the railroad. Gorby (born 1883, died 1925) was a prominent local businessman.

Designed by renowned architects Tourtellotte and Hummel of Boise. Placed on The National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Operated fairly consistently through the years predominantly exhibiting films, and recently, live stage productions. It remains as one of the oldest operating theatres in Idaho.

Dedicated September 17, 2022

Erected by Snake River Chapter 1811 E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 2022.

Location. 42° 57.24′ N, 115° 17.907′ W. Marker is in Glenns Ferry, Idaho, in Elmore County. Marker is on East Idaho Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Marker is on the right, just inside the main entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 148 E Idaho Avenue, Glenns Ferry ID 83623, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rosevear's Ferry (approx. 0.4 miles away); Glenn's Ferry (approx.

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0.4 miles away); Oregon Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site 1 ★ Two Island Crossing (approx. half a mile away); Idaho's Bicentennial Wagon (approx. 1½ miles away); a different marker also named The Oregon Trail (approx. 1½ miles away); Motor Homes Without Motors (approx. 1½ miles away); The Three Island Ford (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glenns Ferry.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2023, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 20 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on September 12, 2023, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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