Garden City Opera House
About this property
The Garden City Opera House, at 1st and Railroad Streets in Garden City, South Dakota, was built in 1908. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. It was deemed "significant in the area of Entertainment/Recreation, because for eighty years it has served as the community's only auditorium and large central meeting place.
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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 88002839. It was listed on December 20, 1988.
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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 Garden City Opera House listed on the National Register?
Garden City Opera House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 20, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Garden City Opera House?
Garden City Opera House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Garden City Opera House?
The period of significance for Garden City Opera House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1908.
Can I research the history near Garden City Opera House?
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