Martha Ellen Auditorium aka State Theatre - Central City, Nebraska - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

"The one-story brick building was constructed in 1916 in Central City by Colonel William Shelton and named for his daughter. It was the scene of musical concerts, operas, vaudeville performances, and classics like "The Shepherd of the Hills." The balcony retains the original stairs, railings, and opera chairs. The building served as a movie house in later years and was known as the State Theater." ~ Nebraska State Historical Society website

Street address: 706 C Ave. Central City, Nebraska County / Borough / Parish: Merrick County Year listed: 1988 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event Periods of significance: 1900-1924 Historic function: Commerce/Trade, Recreation And Culture, Social Current function: Recreation And Culture Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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