Academy of Music (Sioux City, Iowa)
Defunct theater in Sioux City, Iowa, U.S. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Academy of Music is a defunct theater that operated in Sioux City, Iowa, from 1870 through the 1880s. It was a successful venture that held performances and lectures. The first manager was Selden Irwin, followed by William I. Buchanan. The Academy of Music closed due to maintenance issues and available space, leading to the construction of the Peavey Grand Opera House in 1888.