State Theater
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About State Theater
State Theater, at 39 E. Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 24, 1983. The Register lists it for its recreation and architecture, at the national level. It describes its style as Neo-Classical, as it does for 9 other Delaware listings. It was listed as part of Newark MRA. 15 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isFormer theater in Newark, Delaware, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 14 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 5 minutes
39 E. Main St., Newark · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
22 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Neo-Classical style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Neo-Classical.
Memories of State Theater
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about State Theater
Is State Theater on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 24, 1983 (Register number 83001405).
Is State Theater a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Delaware has 14 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Stonum, 9.3 miles away.
Can you visit State Theater?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of State Theater?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 14 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 75323738 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.