Preservation: Song Of Praise

The Central City Opera in Denver and historic preservation go together. The organization formed back in the early 1930s to help save and renovate the city’s 1880-era opera house. That mission was accomplished in July 1932 when it reopened with a performance of “Camille” featuring Lillian Gish. Since then, the organization is a steward for 30 other properties in the Central City/Black Hawk National Landmark Historic District—a major tourist draw. As part of its 75th anniversary celebra