About this property
The Smoot Theatre is a historic vaudeville house and movie theater located in Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1926, and is a brick and terra cotta building with a simple Classical style front. It features a Greek key cornice and a second story inset with four fluted columns in antis.
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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 82001787. It was listed on October 7, 1982.
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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 Smoot Theater listed on the National Register?
Smoot Theater was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 7, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Smoot Theater?
Smoot Theater is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Smoot Theater?
The period of significance for Smoot Theater is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Smoot Theater?
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