About this property
The Alabama Theatre is a movie palace in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. It was built in 1927 by Paramount's Publix Theatres chain as its flagship theater for the southeastern region of the United States. Seating 2,500 people at the time, it was the largest in the Birmingham theater district.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 79000386. It was listed on November 13, 1979.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Alabama Theatre listed on the National Register?
Alabama Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Alabama Theatre?
Alabama Theatre is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Alabama Theatre?
The period of significance for Alabama Theatre is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1927.
Can I research the history near Alabama Theatre?
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