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National Register of Historic Places

Iola Theatre

On the National Register since 20242 years
Listed 2024Iola
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Iola Theatre

Iola Theatre, at 202 South Washington Avenue, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 5, 2024. The Register lists it for its architecture and recreation, at the local level. It was listed as part of Theaters and Opera Houses of Kansas MPS. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

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Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 15 minutes

202 South Washington Avenue, Iola · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Iola TheatreStart here
  2. 2Kress Building (S.H. Kress & Company Store)Built 1908 · 0.2 mi on
  3. 3Allen County JailBuilt 1869 · 0.1 mi on
  4. 4Northrup HouseBuilt 1895 · 0.2 mi on

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Questions about Iola Theatre

Is Iola Theatre on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jan 5, 2024 (Register number 100009703).

Is Iola Theatre a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Kansas has 25 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Iola Theatre?

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.

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