About this property
The Ralston Opera House occupies the second floor of the building located at 501-503 Main St. in the town of Ralston, Pawnee County, Oklahoma, an arrangement that was typical in smaller-town opera houses in Oklahoma. The building was constructed in 1902 out of native sandstone, and the first floor remained commercial space.
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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 87001257. It was listed on July 27, 1987.
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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 Ralston Opera House listed on the National Register?
Ralston Opera House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 27, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Ralston Opera House?
Ralston Opera House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ralston Opera House?
The period of significance for Ralston Opera House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1902.
Can I research the history near Ralston Opera House?
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