Uptown Theatre
National Register of Historic Places

Uptown Theatre

Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia
Listed
December 15, 2022
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
100008461

Location

3426 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia
38.93515, -77.05841

Significance

Uptown Theatre is a building in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 15, 2022, under reference number 100008461. It is recognized for its significance in Architecture and Entertainment/Recreation.

Categories

ARCHITECTUREENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Connecticut Avenue Bridge over Klingle Valley
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0.1 mi
Causeway, The
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0.3 mi
Linnaean Hill (Boundary Increase)
Industrial
0.3 mi
Kennedy-Warren Apartment Building
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0.3 mi
Sedgwick Gardens
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0.3 mi

Nearby Battles

DC Defenses — Fort DeRussy Engagement 1864
1864Civil War
2.4 mi
Fort Stevens — Early's Attack on Washington (July 11-12, 1864)
1864Civil War
3.1 mi

Questions about this property

When was Uptown Theatre listed on the National Register?

Uptown Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 15, 2022.

What type of historic resource is Uptown Theatre?

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

What is the period of significance for Uptown Theatre?

The period of significance for Uptown Theatre is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1936.

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