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Davis Theater
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National Register of Historic Places

Davis Theater

Also known as Pershing Theatre

On the National Register since 201610 years
Listed 2016Chicago

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About Davis Theater

Davis Theater, at 4616-4630 N. Lincoln Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 26, 2016. The Register lists it for its recreation, at the local level.

What it isMovie theater in Chicago, Illinois, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

Through the years

1918 to today

  1. 1918Built, designed by Walter W. Ahlschlager
  2. 2016Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 10 years
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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

4616-4630 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies

  1. 1Davis TheaterStart here
  2. 2Krause Music StoreSullivanesque · 0.1 mi on
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5 more Register listings within a mile

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about Davis Theater

Is Davis Theater on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Apr 26, 2016 (Register number 15000930).

Is Davis Theater a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Wrigley Field, 2 miles away.

Can you visit Davis Theater?

Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.

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