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National Register of Historic Places

Gem Theater

Also known as Wahoo Theater; Joy Theater

On the National Register since 20251 years
Listed 2025Dubach
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Gem Theater

Gem Theater, at 120 East Hico Street, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 27, 2025. The Register lists it for its recreation and ethnic heritage-black, at the local level. The listing covers 1 acre.

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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes

120 East Hico Street, Dubach · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Gem TheaterStart here
  2. 2Fred B. Dubach HouseQueen Anne · Built 1900 · 0.2 mi on
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1 more Register listing within 2 miles

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

BAutrey HouseDogtrot · Built 18491.1 mi

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Questions about Gem Theater

Is Gem Theater on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Mar 27, 2025 (Register number 100011577).

Is Gem Theater a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Louisiana has 57 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Gem 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.

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