About this property
The Prescott Elks Theater and Performing Arts Center is a classically designed turn of the 20th century opera house seating over 500. Completed in 1905 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Elks Building and Theater, it was one of many "Elks' Opera Houses" across the country. Now over a hundred years later only one still exists.
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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 78003226. It was listed on December 14, 1978.
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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 Elks Building and Theater listed on the National Register?
Elks Building and Theater was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 14, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Elks Building and Theater?
Elks Building and Theater is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Elks Building and Theater?
The period of significance for Elks Building and Theater is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1905.
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