National Register of Historic Places

Black Theater of Ardmore

Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma
Listed
June 21, 1984
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
84002978

About this property

The Black Theater of Ardmore is a historic theater building in Ardmore, Oklahoma, United States. It was built in 1922 during a time of racial segregation, when Ardmore's community of more than 2,000 African American residents had its own business district and its own residential area. The theater provided entertainment for black residents who were excluded from patronizing white theaters. It is also a symbol to the once-thriving black business district of Ardmore. It functioned as a theater until 1944, when it was sold to the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Location

536 E. Main St.
Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma
34.17043, -97.12303

Categories

BLACKPERFORMING ARTS
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Dunbar School
Industrial
0.1 mi
Ardmore Historic Commercial District (Additional Documentation)
Industrial
0.4 mi
Carter County Courthouse
Industrial
0.4 mi
Oklahoma, New Mexico and Pacific Railroad Depot
Industrial
0.5 mi
Ardmore Historic Commercial District (Boundary Increase and Decrease)
Civil War
0.5 mi

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When was Black Theater of Ardmore listed on the National Register?

Black Theater of Ardmore was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Black Theater of Ardmore?

Black Theater of Ardmore is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Black Theater of Ardmore?

The period of significance for Black Theater of Ardmore is recorded as the industrial era.

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