Wheeleroperahouse Apr 2026

Today, the Wheeler Opera House remains a vibrant community "living room," funded by a unique local real estate tax that ensures its preservation for future generations. Our Story | Wheeler Opera House

In 1888, Jerome B. Wheeler—a Civil War veteran and former president of Macy’s—invested his fortune into the booming mining town of Aspen. He commissioned the Wheeler Opera House as the town's cultural centerpiece. wheeleroperahouse

: Renowned architect Herbert Bayer led early renovations, initially keeping the fire-charred beams exposed as a minimalist design choice before a full Victorian restoration in 1984. Today, the Wheeler Opera House remains a vibrant