About this property
The Chief Theater in Gallup, New Mexico is an Art Deco-style theatre built in 1920. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. It was then occupied by the City Electric Shoe Shop.
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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 87002223. It was listed on May 15, 1988.
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 Chief Theater listed on the National Register?
Chief Theater was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Chief Theater?
Chief Theater is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Chief Theater?
The period of significance for Chief Theater is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Chief Theater?
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