About this property
Plaza Theatre, also known as the Capitol Theater or West Virginia State University Capitol Center, is a historic theatre building located at Charleston, West Virginia. It was constructed about 1912 and is a turn-of-the-century theater/commercial/office building located in a transitional business district of downtown Charleston. The three-story brick structure is characterized by eclectic Classical Revival style architecture incorporating a number of elements from classical Greek forms.
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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 85003408. It was listed on October 30, 1985.
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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 October 30, 1985.
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 1912.
Can I research the history near Plaza Theatre?
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