Elitch Theater
Denver County
Built in 1890 by John and Mary Elitch, this theater is a representative example of 19th-century Resort style architecture. John died while on tour in 1891, leaving Mary to manage the theater and the surrounding gardens and amusement park.
Elitch Theater
The theater was the longest continuously operated summer theater in Denver, and until its closure in 1987 was the site of countless theater, vaudeville, light opera, and classical music programs. Elitch Theater hosted the first screen-projected motion picture shown in Denver in 1896. Over the years, countless notable performers, including Sarah Bernhardt, Douglas Fairbanks, and Gloria Swanson, graced its stage.
A 2017 SHF grant funded repairs to the roof.