About this property
The Plaza Theatre is a historic building in El Paso, Texas, United States, built in 1930. The theater stands as one of the city's most well-known landmarks, and remains operational today. The theatre is a National Historic Building of Significance featuring the 2,050-seat Kendall Kidd Performance Hall, and the smaller 200-seat Philanthropy Theatre.
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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 87000902. It was listed on June 3, 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 Plaza Theatre listed on the National Register?
Plaza Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 3, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Plaza Theatre?
Plaza Theatre is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Plaza Theatre?
The period of significance for Plaza Theatre is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1930.
Can I research the history near Plaza Theatre?
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