The Milton Opera House/ Imogene Theatre is also the headquarters of the Santa Rosa Historical Society located in Milton, Florida. It was built in 1912 as a vaudeville theater and later converted to show "moving pictures." Built after the last of several disastrous fires that leveled much of downtown Milton, Florida it was constructed with walls four bricks thick and reinforced concrete floors. It was christened the Imogene in 1920 when the Gootch family bought it and renamed it after their young daughter. It was used as a barracks for Whiting Field after closing permanently in 1946 when a modern movie theater was built nearby.

The dilapidated building was purchased by the Society in 1984, and restored over the next few years with the help of $300,000 in state grants, and many hours of volunteer labor. The continuing restoration and upkeep of this beautiful theater depends on the dedication of the Society's members and the generosity of patrons. For information call 626-9830