About this property
The Central Theater was built in Ely, Nevada from 1939 to 1941. The Art Deco style cinema was built by Percy and Warren Hull after they were denied permission to expand Ely's Capital Theater, which opened in 1916. Originally it was built as a 725-seat theater.
Location
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 93000691. 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 Central Theater listed on the National Register?
Central Theater was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 4, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Central Theater?
Central Theater is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Central Theater?
The period of significance for Central Theater is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1916.
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