National Register of Historic Places

Silberstein Park Building

Chico, Butte County, California
Listed
February 17, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83001175

About this property

The Silberstein Park Building is a building in downtown Chico, California located across from Chico's City Plaza. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It is a three-story two-part commercial block building with facade of white terra cotta brick. It features Classical Revival details. It was designed by A.J. Byron to be an office building, however the building was used as a movie theater named The Lyric, and for many years as the La Grande Hotel. The building suffered fire damage in 1924. The La Grande Hotel ceased operations in 1981. Local developers Bob Fortino and Bud Tracy refurbished the building in 1984.

Location

426, 430, 434 Broadway
Chico, Butte County, California
39.72784, -121.83926

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

US Post Office-Chico Midtown Station
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Questions about this property

When was Silberstein Park Building listed on the National Register?

Silberstein Park Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 17, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Silberstein Park Building?

Silberstein Park Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Silberstein Park Building?

The period of significance for Silberstein Park Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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