The Palmer Block (Palmer Opera House - Keller Opera House) is an 1867/1870's structure located in the center of the Village of Cuba. The Palmer Block is often referred to as the Keller Opera House.  The slight confusion stems from the fact that the property was originally built by a Mr. Palmer but later lost to Mr. Keller in a poker game.  The articles below therefore may contain both or either the Palmer Opera House or the Keller Opera House. Both terms refer to the same structure.

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                     Opera House articles from 1888-1889                                                    Opera House articles from 1893-1899

                     Opera House articles from 1900-1911                                                    Opera House articles from 1914-1919

                     Opera House articles from 1920-1928                                                    Opera House articles from 1930-1938

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Work begins at former Keller Opera House - Olean Times Herald 12/19/2005

Part of opera house could open by summer - Olean Times Herald 02/17/2006

Graffiti from 1879 draws attention in Cuba - Olean Times Herald 05/06/2006

Grant will help save landmark - Olean Times Herald 10/30/2006

The Keller Opera House (Palmer Opera House)  was previously owned by Arts Gallery West, Bill Dibble, President.

Group to preserve architecture in Cuba - Cuba Patriot 06/30/04

Cuba Friends of Architecture Plan Walking Tour - Cuba Patriot 01/19/05

CFA to receive help from Allegany Co-op Insurance - Cuba Patriot 08/03/05

Palmer Opera House title to be transferred to CFA - Cuba Patriot 08/31/05

Could the money be better spent on people instead of things? - Cuba Patriot 10/05/05

Title to Palmer Opera House transferred to CFA - Cuba Patriot 10/19/05

Don't to be like every place and end up no place - Cuba Patriot 11/16/05

Contract signed for roof repair on Palmer Opera House - Cuba Patriot 11/23/05

CFA postpones release of DVD - Cuba Patriot 11/30/05

Work begins on Palmer House - Cuba Patriot 12/21/05

CFA seeking donations for rummage sale - Cuba Patriot 02/01/06

Historic Keller Opera House saved from wrecking ball - Cuba Patriot 02/08/06

CFA plan Quilt Show and Dessert Fest - Cuba Patriot 03/08/06

We have much to be proud of - Cuba Patriot 03/15/06

Quilters sought for CFA Quilt Show - Cuba Patriot 04/12/06

127 year old Graffiti Uncovered at Palmer Opera House - Cuba Patriot 05/31/06

Thomas O'Grady watercolor print to raise money for Palmer House Restoration - Cuba Patriot 07/12/06

CFA to hold rummage sale - Cuba Patriot 08/02/06

CFA seeking funds to restore collapsed main floor of Palmer Opera House before winter sets in - Cuba Patriot 08/30/06

Winner of CFA raffle announced - Cuba Patriot 09/27/06

Village backs grant application to restore historic Palmer House in Cuba - Cuba Patriot 10/04/06

Palmer Opera House restoration is an essential project for our downtown - Cuba Patriot 12/20/06

CFA Seeking Photos of Keller Opera House Events - Cuba Patriot 01/24/07

St. James Hotel in Cuba could get new lease on life - Cuba Patriot 02/06/07

The Old Keller Opera House