About this property
Armour Theatre Building is a historic theatre building located at North Kansas City, Missouri. It was designed by the architectural firm Keene & Simpson and built in 1928. It is a two-story, polychromatic brick building with Spanish Eclectic style design elements. It features a Mission tile roof, arched fenestration and decorative tiles, and glazed terra cotta detailing. The building houses the theater, community rooms, and offices.
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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 08000560. It was listed on June 23, 2008.
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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 Armour Theatre Building listed on the National Register?
Armour Theatre Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 23, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Armour Theatre Building?
Armour Theatre Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Armour Theatre Building?
The period of significance for Armour Theatre Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1928.
Can I research the history near Armour Theatre Building?
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