About this property
Saenger Theatre is an atmospheric theatre in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. Once the flagship of Julian and Abe Saenger's theatre empire, today it is one of only a handful of Saenger movie palaces that remain.
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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 77000676. It was listed on November 25, 1977.
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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 Saenger Theatre listed on the National Register?
Saenger Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 25, 1977.
What type of historic resource is Saenger Theatre?
Saenger Theatre is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Saenger Theatre?
The period of significance for Saenger Theatre is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Saenger Theatre?
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