About this property
The Coconut Grove Playhouse was a theatre in the Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida, United States. The building was originally constructed as a movie theater called the Player's State Theater. It opened on January 1, 1927, as a part of the Paramount chain. The movie house was designed by the architect Richard Kiehnel of Kiehnel and Elliott. It was built by local realtors Irving J. Thomas and Fin L. Pierce.
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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 100003018. It was listed on October 19, 2018.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Coconut Grove Playhouse listed on the National Register?
Coconut Grove Playhouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 19, 2018.
What type of historic resource is Coconut Grove Playhouse?
Coconut Grove Playhouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Coconut Grove Playhouse?
The period of significance for Coconut Grove Playhouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1927.
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