Colonial Theatre Complex
National Register of Historic Places

Colonial Theatre Complex

Laconia, Belknap County, New Hampshire
Listed
November 5, 2020
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
100005742

About this property

The Colonial Theatre Complex is a group of historic buildings in Laconia, New Hampshire. There are three sections to the complex: the Piscopo Block, Colonial Theatre, and Canal Street Annex. The Piscopo Block, which contains the main entrance to the theatre, is distinguished by a large marquee spelling out "COLONIAL" that is located on Main Street (New Hampshire Route 106). The complex was built in 1914, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2020. National Register of Historic Places listings in Belknap County, New Hampshire Mortensen, Michael (December 22, 2020). "Colonial named to National Register of Historic Places". The Laconia Daily Sun. Laconia, New Hampshire. Retrieved January 5, 2021. "Colonial Theatre complex in Laconia named to National Register of Historic Places". thelaker.com. Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. November 24, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2021. 609 Main Street Colonial Theatre Block Redevelopment website

Location

609-621 Main St. and 21-31 Canal St.
Laconia, Belknap County, New Hampshire
43.52830, -71.47015

Categories

ARCHITECTUREARTENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONCOMMERCEPERFORMING ARTSSOCIAL HISTORY
Sources

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

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When was Colonial Theatre Complex listed on the National Register?

Colonial Theatre Complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 5, 2020.

What type of historic resource is Colonial Theatre Complex?

Colonial Theatre Complex is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Colonial Theatre Complex?

The period of significance for Colonial Theatre Complex is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1914.

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