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By Gerry Treadway
The Parkesburg Opera House at the corner of First Avenue and West Street was built in 1915 and quickly became the gathering spot for the latest Hollywood release, local theatrical productions and community gatherings.
Many well known movies including Gone With The Wind and Yankee Doodle Dandy were shown at the Opera House as were movies starring Bob Hope, Gregory Peck, John Wayne, Roy Rodgers and some obscure actor named Ronald Reagan.
The back end of the Opera House was torn down in 1958 when a snow storm collapsed the roof.
Today the front portion of the Opera House serves as the dental office for the father and son team of Dr. John and Dirk Hagen.
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