About this property
The Strand Theatre in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States, opened in 1925 as a Vaudeville venue and was nicknamed "The greatest theatre of the South" and the "Million Dollar Theatre" by its builders, Julian and Abraham Saenger of Shreveport, owners of the Saenger Amusements Company, which operated theaters throughout the American South and in Central America. By the 1940s it had evolved into a movie cinema, which it remained until its closure in 1977. Threatened with demolition, it was saved…
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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 77000668. It was listed on May 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 Strand Theatre listed on the National Register?
Strand Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 25, 1977.
What type of historic resource is Strand Theatre?
Strand Theatre is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Strand Theatre?
The period of significance for Strand Theatre is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1925.
Can I research the history near Strand Theatre?
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