The Orpheum Theater has been a cultural landmark and cornerstone of the downtown Okmulgee community since its opening in 1920. It is a venue where memories have been made for generations. The most recent owner enjoyed taking visitors through the back passageways, showing them the old pipe organ and intricate decorative designs. With the owner’s passing, the Orpheum Theater stands in need of connection to the new “caretaker” who will protect her historic features and architectural designs, while modernizing the property.
Cite this page
admin. “Orpheum/Cook Theater, Okmulgee.” Most Endangered Places, Abandoned Atlas Foundation, 1 May 2025, https://endangered.preservationok.org/orpheum-cook-theater-okmulgee/.