About this property
The Orpheum Theater (historically spelled Orpheum Theatre), formerly the Sioux Falls Community Playhouse, is a historic theater at 315 North Phillips Avenue in downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. It is the oldest theater in Sioux Falls and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. Originally, it hosted vaudeville performances, and briefly served as a movie theater before being converted again into a stage theater, which it remains today.
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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 83003016. It was listed on June 22, 1983.
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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 Orpheum Theatre listed on the National Register?
Orpheum Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 22, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Orpheum Theatre?
Orpheum Theatre is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Orpheum Theatre?
The period of significance for Orpheum Theatre is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Orpheum Theatre?
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