About this property
J. S. Dorton Arena is a 7,610-seat multi-purpose arena located in Raleigh, North Carolina, on the grounds of the North Carolina State Fair. It opened in 1952 as State Fair Arena. It has hosted many sporting events, concerts, political rallies, and circuses.
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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 73001375. It was listed on April 10, 1973.
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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 J. S. Dorton Arena listed on the National Register?
J. S. Dorton Arena was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 1973.
What type of historic resource is J. S. Dorton Arena?
J. S. Dorton Arena is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for J. S. Dorton Arena?
The period of significance for J. S. Dorton Arena is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near J. S. Dorton Arena?
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