| Year(s) Listed: • 2006 |
| City/Town: • Sedan |
| Location Class: • Theater |
| Built: 1904 | Abandoned: N/A |
| Historic Designation: • National Register of Historic Places (1993) |
| Status: • Saved |
| Contributor: Kansas Preservation Alliance |
The 1904 Sedan Opera House was built on the ruins of the original 1885 Opera House which was destroyed by fire. The Opera House occupied the upper floor and the lower level was used originally for mercantile. The building has had multiple uses through time including a roller skating rink and an armory. The lower level has been the Emmett Kelly Museum since 1980. The upper floor is suffering from water damage due to a bad roof and this water damage is threatening the whole building. Funds must be raised to repair the roof and upgrade the infrastructure of the museum.