About this property
The Palace Theater is a historic movie theater in downtown Hilo, Hawaiʻi. Built in 1925, the Beaux-Arts–style building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 1993. After closing as a commercial cinema, the theatre reopened in 1998 as an arthouse venue and performance space, hosting films, concerts, and live theatrical productions.
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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 93000376. It was listed on May 10, 1993.
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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 Palace Theater listed on the National Register?
Palace Theater was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 10, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Palace Theater?
Palace Theater is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Palace Theater?
The period of significance for Palace Theater is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1925.
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