Z.C.B.J. Opera House (Clarkson, Nebraska) facts for kids
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Z.C.B.J. Opera House (Clarkson, Nebraska)
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| Location | Fourth and Pine, Clarkson, Nebraska |
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| Built | 1913 |
| NRHP reference No. | 88000948 |
| Added to NRHP | September 28, 1988 |
The Z.C.B.J. Opera House is a special old building located in Clarkson, Nebraska, in the United States. It was built in 1913 by a group called the Western Bohemian Fraternal Association, also known as Z.C.B.J. This building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 28, 1988. This means it is recognized as an important historical place in the United States.
The Z.C.B.J. Opera House has always been a central meeting place for the Czech-American community in Clarkson. Over the years, it has hosted many different events. People gathered there for operas, dances, lectures, and even movies. It was also a place to celebrate Czech heritage and culture. Movies with sound started being shown there in the 1930s, bringing new entertainment to the community.
