About this property
The Orpheum Theater is a theater in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana. Also known as the RKO Orpheum, it was designed by G. Albert Lansburgh, built in 1918, and opened for vaudeville in 1921. The Beaux Arts style building has 1,500 seats, and went on to host silent movies, “talkies,” live music and a range of other shows.
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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 82002787. It was listed on August 10, 1982.
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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 Orpheum Theatre listed on the National Register?
Orpheum Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 10, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Orpheum Theatre?
Orpheum Theatre is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Orpheum Theatre?
The period of significance for Orpheum Theatre is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1918.
Can I research the history near Orpheum Theatre?
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