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State Theatre
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National Register of Historic Places

State Theatre

Also known as State Theater

On the National Register since 199135 years
Late 19th and Early 20th Century RevivalsListed 1991Oroville
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About State Theatre

State Theatre, at 1489 Myers St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 13, 1991. It was among the first 4 of Oroville’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its town planning, recreation and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Late 19th and Early 20th Century Revivals, as it does for 7 other California listings. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isTheatre and movie theater in Oroville, California, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 49 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes

1489 Myers St., Oroville · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1State TheatreStart here
  2. 2Oroville Commercial District (old)Building · 0.1 mi on
  3. 3US Post Office-Oroville MainFederal · next door
  4. 4Oroville Carnegie LibraryClassical Revival · Built 1912 · 0.1 mi on
  5. 5Oroville Chinese TempleBuilt 1863 · 0.2 mi on

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Questions about State Theatre

Is State Theatre on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Sep 13, 1991 (Register number 91001383).

Is State Theatre a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit State Theatre?

It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.

Where can I read the history of State Theatre?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 49 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123858460 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.