National Register of Historic Places

West Point City Auditorium

West Point, Cuming County, Nebraska
Listed
November 10, 2009
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
09000904

About this property

The West Point City Auditorium in West Point in Cuming County, Nebraska was built in 1911. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. It is significant as a local venue for performing arts and community events, financed by local donations and ultimately purchased by the city in 1945. It was mainly designed by architect J.M. Nachtigall and includes elements of Early Commercial and Tudor Revival. The West Point Cadet Band was involved in the design of the auditorium, too, besides being integral to the community funding. It has also been known as City Auditorium and as Nebraskan Theatre. It is a brick clad 120 by 60 feet (37 m × 18 m) building on a raised concrete foundation. It has a wood frame "fly loft" at the rear. The main section of the building has steel trusses and beams. It was modified in 1949 after the city took ownership in 1945. As of 2017, some events are now held at the new Nielsen Community Center instead of at the auditorium. The auditorium is now used as a community playhouse and movie theater.

Location

237 N. Main St.
West Point, Cuming County, Nebraska
41.84186, -96.71244

Categories

PERFORMING ARTSENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was West Point City Auditorium listed on the National Register?

West Point City Auditorium was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 10, 2009.

What type of historic resource is West Point City Auditorium?

West Point City Auditorium is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for West Point City Auditorium?

The period of significance for West Point City Auditorium is recorded as the industrial era.

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