Amargosa Opera House and Hotel, Death Valley Junction, California
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The entire town of Death Valley Junction is essentially one U-shaped building. The building includes a cafe (closed), post office, hotel, and the Amargosa Opera House. The Amargosa Opera House was previously an auditorium named Corkill Hall. The entire complex was built in 1923 by the Borax company and subsequently abandoned in the 1940s.

The entire city of Death Valley Junction was purchased by Marta Becket in 1974. Various ad-hoc restoration projects followed. The Amargosa Opera House became a personal project for Marta, including providing a venue for her dance performances and the site for her elaborate series of murals.

Steeped in history, the Amargosa Opera House is worth a visit. The variable state of repair of the premises is part of the charm. Many of the rooms contain murals painted by Marta. Performances by Marta are still given Saturday nights during the season.

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