Ogunquit Playhouse
About Ogunquit Playhouse
Ogunquit Playhouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 14, 1995. It was among the first 6 of Ogunquit’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its performing arts, town planning, education and architecture, at the national level. It describes its style as Colonial Revival, as it does for 134 other Maine listings. The listing covers 4.1 acres.
What it isTheater in Ogunquit, Maine, 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 · 89 MB · National Archives↗1937 to today
- 1937Built, designed by Alexander Wyckoff
- 1995Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 31 years
Finding Ogunquit Playhouse
US 1 E side, 0.2 miles south of jct. with Bourne Rd., in Ogunquit, ME
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
5 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Colonial Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Colonial Revival.
Memories of Ogunquit Playhouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Ogunquit Playhouse
Is Ogunquit Playhouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 14, 1995 (Register number 95001458).
Is Ogunquit Playhouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maine has 41 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Old York Gaol, 7.1 miles away.
Can you visit Ogunquit Playhouse?
It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.
Where can I read the history of Ogunquit Playhouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 89 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 88687803 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.