About this property
The New Theatre is a historic theatre building at 11 North 10th Street in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The Beaux Arts building was built in 1911, and was supposedly modeled on the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York City. The building's facade features a rich variety of decoration, including terra cotta glazed tile, terra cotta brick work, and elaborate border cartouches.
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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 99001351. It was listed on November 18, 1999.
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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 New Theatre listed on the National Register?
New Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 18, 1999.
What type of historic resource is New Theatre?
New Theatre is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for New Theatre?
The period of significance for New Theatre is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1911.
Can I research the history near New Theatre?
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