About this property
The Charleston Municipal Auditorium is a public auditorium in Charleston, West Virginia, and is part of the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center. It opened on November 4, 1939, and was closed until further notice in February 2024. With a capacity of 3,483 (2,377 on the orchestra level and 1,106 on the balcony), the Municipal Auditorium is the largest theater in West Virginia.
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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 99001398. It was listed on November 22, 1999.
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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 Charleston Municipal Auditorium listed on the National Register?
Charleston Municipal Auditorium was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 22, 1999.
What type of historic resource is Charleston Municipal Auditorium?
Charleston Municipal Auditorium is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Charleston Municipal Auditorium?
The period of significance for Charleston Municipal Auditorium is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1939.
Can I research the history near Charleston Municipal Auditorium?
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