About this property
The Abbeville Opera House , also known as the Abbeville Opera House and Municipal Office Building is an historic building located in Abbeville, South Carolina. Designed by William Augustus Edwards of Edwards and Wilson, it was opened in 1904 and dedicated in 1908. On July 1, 1970, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. According to the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism the theater has received the South Carolina Governor's Travel Award for Tourism and was designated as the Official Rural Drama State Theatre of South Carolina. It is included in the Abbeville Historic District.
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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 70000558. It was listed on June 30, 1970.
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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 Abbeville Opera House listed on the National Register?
Abbeville Opera House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 30, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Abbeville Opera House?
Abbeville Opera House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Abbeville Opera House?
The period of significance for Abbeville Opera House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1908.
Can I research the history near Abbeville Opera House?
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