Howard Theatre
National Register of Historic Places

Howard Theatre

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia
Listed
February 15, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74002162

About this property

The Howard Theatre is a historic theater, located at 620 T Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C., that has been a pillar of the community since its opening in 1910. This historic venue, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, showcases a variety of events, including live music, comedy, weddings, private events, and more. In its heyday, the theater was known for catering to an African-American clientele, and had played host to many of the great Black musical artists of the early and mid-twentieth century. The Howard Theatre was billed as the "Theater of the People", and supported two theatrical organizations, the Lafayette Players and the Howard University Players. In September 2010 extensive renovations were started to restore the theater to its former glory. The theater reopened on April 9, 2012 to headline acts including Wanda Sykes, Blue Öyster Cult, and Chaka Khan, all of whom appeared in the first month after its reopening.

Location

620 T St., NW.
Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia
38.91535, -77.02110

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PERFORMING ARTS
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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 Howard Theatre listed on the National Register?

Howard Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 15, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Howard Theatre?

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

What is the period of significance for Howard Theatre?

The period of significance for Howard Theatre is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1910.

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