National Register of Historic Places

Loew's Midland Theater-Midland Building

Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri
Listed
September 27, 1977
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
77000808

About this property

The Midland Theatre is a 3,000-seat theater located in the Power & Light District of Kansas City, Missouri, United States. The National Collegiate Athletic Association under Walter Byers had its headquarters in the building from the 1950s until it moved to 6299 Nall Avenue at Shawnee Mission Parkway in Mission, Kansas in 1971. The theatre was originally known as the Loew's Midland Theatre until 1961. Over the years, the theatre has been known by various names including: Saxon Theatre, Midland Stadium, Midland 1-2-3 Theatre, Midland Theatre and The Midland by AMC, and Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland.

Location

1232--1234 Main St. and 1221--1233 Baltimore Ave.
Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri
39.09874, -94.58415

Categories

COMMERCEARTENGINEERINGARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORYPERFORMING ARTS
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Sources

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Nearby Battles

Kansas City Skirmish 1861
1861Civil War
0.3 mi
Price's Raid — Battle of Westport
1864Civil War
3.4 mi
Battle of Byram's Ford
1864Civil War
3.8 mi

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When was Loew's Midland Theater-Midland Building listed on the National Register?

Loew's Midland Theater-Midland Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 27, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Loew's Midland Theater-Midland Building?

Loew's Midland Theater-Midland Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Loew's Midland Theater-Midland Building?

The period of significance for Loew's Midland Theater-Midland Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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