Opera House

From the Vernon County Censor dated February 8, 1905

Artists rendering of the magnificent new Bekkedal & Unseth brick block at Westby

Viroqua is to experience a new sensation—that of being able to get out of town and back again the same night. Mr. Chadwick, the genial passenger agent of the La Crosse & Southeastern, was in town last week and made arrangements for an excursion to Westby. Many people of Viroqua and vicinity would like to ride on the new railroad also, many are desirous of seeing Westby’s new Opera house.

The opportunity will be offered to all who wish, next Monday night, March 13th on which occasion the Viroqua band will give a concert and dance in Westby. Accommodation will be made for two hundred people. Train will leave Viroqua at 7 p.m. and return after the dance. Westby’s new Opera house in the fine Bekkedal & Unseth block, would be a credit to a city many times larger than Westby. It is strictly modern, steam heated, electric lights, finished in English Oak, opera chairs, three exits, toilet rooms smoking rooms, and an elegant dancing floor. The band will endeavor to do themselves credit on this occasion and give the patrons an enjoyable time.

Round trip tickets 35 cents. Concert and dance tickets $1 per couple. Dance tickets 75 cents. Concert tickets 25 cents.