About this property
The Apollo Theatre in Martinsburg, West Virginia, US was designed by architect Reginald Geare with local architect Chapman E. Kent, and erected in 1913 by theater owner H. P. Thorn. As constructed it had a seating capacity of 1000, and was used for movies, vaudeville and concerts. Upper floors provided meeting spaces for large groups.
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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 79002569. It was listed on October 10, 1979.
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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 Apollo Theatre listed on the National Register?
Apollo Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 10, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Apollo Theatre?
Apollo Theatre is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Apollo Theatre?
The period of significance for Apollo Theatre is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 1000.
Can I research the history near Apollo Theatre?
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