The C. L. Hoover Opera House hosted the first ever “Trek to the Tower” last Sunday. The iconic clock tower at the top of the Opera House has always been a staple part of the Junction City community.

Opera House staff and volunteers provided tours of the building beginning in the lobby, and then moving upstairs to the balcony where historical facts and questions from the guests were answered. They had an opportunity to view the new art gallery in the balcony hallway.

The tour continued up to the tech room where tour members were able to walk the catwalk in the auditorium above the theater seats and stafe. Next the tour group was guided up to the attic.  At that point, high ceilings and beams with dates marked as far back as 1909 were visible.

Continuing on, the group were led to the first of four ladders taking them to the top of the clock tower interior. At that point the large window displayed a bird’s eye view of the city.

Attendance was good for the event. Visitors came from not only Junction City, but Abilene, Manhattan, and Fort Riley.