About this property
The Capital Theater in Ely, Nevada was built in 1916 by C.O. Fleming and W.P. Hull. The building began as a vaudeville hall that hosted a diverse range of live entertainment, including acrobats, comedians, lecturers, and magicians. The building reopened as a cinema in 1923, at a time when films were becoming popular.
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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 93000692. It was listed on August 4, 1993.
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 Capital Theater listed on the National Register?
Capital Theater was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 4, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Capital Theater?
Capital Theater is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Capital Theater?
The period of significance for Capital Theater is recorded as the civil_war era.
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