About this property
The Fort Payne Opera House, located at 510 Gault Avenue North in Fort Payne, Alabama, United States, was built during the industrial boom in 1889. The Fort Payne Opera House is the only one in the state still in use. The establishment has been used as a movie theater, live theater and a public forum.
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 74002262. It was listed on April 27, 1970.
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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 Fort Payne Opera House listed on the National Register?
Fort Payne Opera House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 27, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Fort Payne Opera House?
Fort Payne Opera House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fort Payne Opera House?
The period of significance for Fort Payne Opera House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1889.
Can I research the history near Fort Payne Opera House?
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