Grand Theatre
National Register of Historic Places

Grand Theatre

Douglas, Cochise County, Arizona
Listed
July 29, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76000372

About this property

The Grand Theatre in Douglas, Arizona, designed by M. Eugene Durfee, opened in 1919. Ginger Rogers, Pavlova and John Philip Sousa to mention just a few performed on stage at the Grand Theatre. Originally, it also housed a Tea Room, a candy store and a barbershop. It was the site of many live stage productions, movies, and Douglas High School graduations. The theater has fallen on hard times over the years, having endured a collapsed roof due to plugged rain gutters and massive interior damage from the infiltrating water. However, the Grand is in the process of being restored to its original condition. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. In addition to being listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the Grand is also on the "Endangered List" of Historical Buildings that need immediate attention.

Location

1139--1149 G. Ave.
Douglas, Cochise County, Arizona
31.34534, -109.56044

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Grand Theatre listed on the National Register?

Grand Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 29, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Grand Theatre?

Grand Theatre is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Grand Theatre?

The period of significance for Grand Theatre is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1919.

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