About this property
The Millett Opera House, home of the Austin Club, is a historic building in downtown Austin, Texas. Built in 1878 by local lumber seller Charles Millett on one of his lots, the house was one of the largest performance spaces in Texas upon its completion. It featured 800 removable seats, 24-inch limestone walls, and the largest enclosed space in Texas.
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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 78002991. It was listed on March 20, 1978.
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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 Millett Opera House listed on the National Register?
Millett Opera House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Millett Opera House?
Millett Opera House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Millett Opera House?
The period of significance for Millett Opera House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1878.
Can I research the history near Millett Opera House?
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