

| Mr. Charles E. Friend, Founder of Friend, NE |

| Friend Friend Historical Society Preserving the Past, Charting the Future Historical |


| One of the few remaining opera houses in Nebraska worthy of restoration, the Warren Opera House sits and waits for restoration to take place. Members of the Friend Historical Society are dedicated to restoring this historic building to its original grandeur. |

| The Warren Opera House was host to traveling theater troupes, musical performers, sporting events and political debates. |

| The San Carlo awning has arrived! |
| The Historical Society welcomed about 50 guests to our open house on July 3. Everyone enjoyed the tours and especially our new DVD. We made a good start at raising funds, but we need your support. Please send your contribution today! |