About this property
The Crescent Theatre is located at 74 Main Street in the borough of Sussex in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. The theatre was built in 1917 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 7, 2005, for its significance in entertainment. Since December 2022, the building has been owned and operated by Drama Geek Studios.
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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 05000965. It was listed on September 6, 2005.
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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 Crescent Theatre listed on the National Register?
Crescent Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 6, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Crescent Theatre?
Crescent Theatre is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Crescent Theatre?
The period of significance for Crescent Theatre is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1917.
Can I research the history near Crescent Theatre?
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