About this property
Circle Cinema is a non-profit arthouse movie theater located in the Kendall-Whittier neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma, on the corner of Lewis Avenue and Admiral Boulevard. As the city's oldest movie theater, it supports four auditoriums, a concession stand, and an art gallery, as well as a functioning Robert Morton pipe organ and a walk of fame. The cinema was built in 1928 on the 1926-1932 alignment of U.S. Route 66.
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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 03000098. It was listed on March 7, 2003.
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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 Circle Theater listed on the National Register?
Circle Theater was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 7, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Circle Theater?
Circle Theater is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Circle Theater?
The period of significance for Circle Theater is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1926.
Can I research the history near Circle Theater?
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