Lisner Auditorium
Also known as George Washington University Auditorium
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About Lisner Auditorium
Lisner Auditorium, at 730 21st St., NW., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 25, 1990. The Register lists it for its architecture and performing arts, at the local level. 16 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 45 MB · National Archives↗1943 to today
- 1943Built
- 1990Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 36 years
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730 21st St., NW., Washington · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
51 more Register listings within half a mile
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Memories of Lisner Auditorium
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Questions about Lisner Auditorium
Is Lisner Auditorium on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 25, 1990 (Register number 90001548).
Is Lisner Auditorium a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; District of Columbia has 75 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Oscar W. Underwood House, 0.1 miles away.
Can you visit Lisner Auditorium?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Lisner Auditorium?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 45 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 117692279 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.