About this property
The Dothan Opera House is a historic performing arts venue in Dothan, Alabama, United States. It was built in 1914–15 as a municipal auditorium by the growing town. Seating 800, it opened October 8, 1915, with a performance by a local orchestra.
Location
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 77000204. It was listed on December 16, 1977.
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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 Dothan Opera House listed on the National Register?
Dothan Opera House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 16, 1977.
What type of historic resource is Dothan Opera House?
Dothan Opera House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Dothan Opera House?
The period of significance for Dothan Opera House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1914.
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