Central City Opera Festival

Black and white photograph of a crowd of unidentified affiliates entering the opera house during opening night of the 1961 Central City Opera House production of 'La Traviata' in Central City, Colorado.

Black and white photograph of unidentified flower girls, ushers and other affiliates gathering in fron of the opera house during opening night of the 1961 Central City Opera House production of 'La Traviata' in Central City, Colorado.

Black and white photograph of actor Lee Bowman who started in the 1962 Central City production of 'Mary,Mary'

Black and white photograph of (from l to r) Lee Bowman, Patricia Smith and John Lasecc who performed in the 1962 Central City Play Festival production of 'Mary,Mary.'

Black and white photograph of unidentified CCOH square dancers with caller, Dr. Lloyd Shaw (in 10-gallon hat) and spectators performing in the Williams Stable's during an unknown festival season in Central City, Colordao.

Black and white photograph of unidentified CCOH square dancers during an unknown festival season dancing in the Opera House Garden in Central City, Colordao.

Black and white photograph of a group of unidentified CCOH square dancers in the Opera House Garden during an unknown festival season in Central City, Colordao.

Black and white photograph of Lois Holmes who performed as Queen Yolande and Mother in the 1956 Central City production of 'The Lark.'

Black and white photograph of Louis Calhern who performed as Sandor Turai in the 1948 central City Play Festival production of 'The Play's the Things.'

Black and white photograph of Central City affiliaes (from l to r) Mr. Louis G. Soenke and Mr. and Mrs. C.U. Richardsonstanding in front of the Central City Opera House in central City, Colorado.