About this property
The Paramount Theatre is located at 125 4th Avenue NE, Austin in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The theater was built by Wagner Construction as an atmospheric theatre in 1929 to great fanfare, being the by first movie palace in Austin accommodating 914 seats with a small stage and orchestra pit. The theatre was designed by Ellerbe & Co.
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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 86002906. It was listed on October 22, 1986.
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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 Paramount Theater listed on the National Register?
Paramount Theater was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 22, 1986.
What type of historic resource is Paramount Theater?
Paramount Theater is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Paramount Theater?
The period of significance for Paramount Theater is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 914.
Can I research the history near Paramount Theater?
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