About this property
The ʻIao Theater is a Spanish Mission style theater opened in 1928, in the city of Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii. It was originally both a movie and vaudeville house, until it fell into disrepair in the 1980s. Facing possible demolition, in 1994, it was listed on the State of Hawaii's Register of Historic Places. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. It later became the home of Maui OnStage, a community-based theatrical organization.
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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 94001622. It was listed on February 9, 1995.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Iao Theater listed on the National Register?
Iao Theater was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 9, 1995.
What type of historic resource is Iao Theater?
Iao Theater is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Iao Theater?
The period of significance for Iao Theater is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1928.
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