About this property
The Azteca Theater (Teatro Azteca) is a historic Art Deco theater in the Chinatown district of Fresno, California, built by Gustavo Acosta in 1948. The theater was the first Spanish language cinema in the San Joaquin Valley, serving a growing population of Mexican-Americans in California's Central Valley. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017.
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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 100000779. It was listed on March 26, 2017.
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Azteca Theater listed on the National Register?
Azteca Theater was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 26, 2017.
What type of historic resource is Azteca Theater?
Azteca Theater is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Azteca Theater?
The period of significance for Azteca Theater is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1948.
Can I research the history near Azteca Theater?
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