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1974
ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDING TIlE WHEELER OPERA HOUSE
A PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
RESOLUTION
FOR USE AS
WHEREAS, the Wheeler Opera House represents one
of Aspen's most prestigious edifice from a historical stand-
point, and
WHEREAS, the Wheeler Opera House has been recognized
as a National Landmark by the United States Department of
Interior, and
WHEREASj complete restoration of the Wheeler Opera
House should include a use which is appropriate to its
original status and integrity, and
WHEREAS, the Aspen Community is noted for its
active participation in the Arts, and
WHEREAS, use of the Wheeler Opera House as a
performing arts center represents a viable concept of placing
the arts in the mainstream of life and activity of the City,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,' that the Aspen
Historic Preservation Committee recommends to the City of
Aspen that the Wheeler Opera House be restored and utilized
as the Center for Performing Arts.
C.A, MAN \
ASPEN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
DATED THIS ~ DAY