About this property
The Eureka Theater is an Art Moderne–style cinema built in 1939 in Eureka, California. The movie theater was initially proposed in 1937 as part of a larger development that would include a five-story, 162-room hotel, which was soon scaled back to the theater with flanking commercial spaces. Built by theater magnate George M. Mann, the theater was designed by noted San Francisco designer William B. David, who had once worked in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Art Department in the mid-1930s.
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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 09001199. It was listed on January 7, 2010.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Eureka Theatre listed on the National Register?
Eureka Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 7, 2010.
What type of historic resource is Eureka Theatre?
Eureka Theatre is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Eureka Theatre?
The period of significance for Eureka Theatre is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1937.
Can I research the history near Eureka Theatre?
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