About this property
The Babcock Theatre is a historic movie theater in downtown Billings, Montana. Constructed in 1907 as an opera house, it replaced an earlier venue on Montana Avenue. Over time, the Babcock transitioned to a movie theater and was remodeled in the Skouras Style in 1955.
Location
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 13000153. It was listed on April 8, 2013.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Babcock Theatre Building listed on the National Register?
Babcock Theatre Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 8, 2013.
What type of historic resource is Babcock Theatre Building?
Babcock Theatre Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Babcock Theatre Building?
The period of significance for Babcock Theatre Building is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Babcock Theatre Building?
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