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Ramsdell Theatre
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National Register of Historic Places

Ramsdell Theatre

Manistee’s first place on the National RegisterListed Jan 13, 1972; only 83 of Michigan’s 1,942 listings are older
Greek RevivalListed 1972Manistee
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About Ramsdell Theatre

Ramsdell Theatre, at 101 Maple St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 13, 1972: the first place in Manistee to be listed. Only 83 of Michigan’s 1,942 listings are older. The Register lists it for its recreation, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 165 other Michigan listings. The listing covers 1 acre. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isTheater in Manistee, Michigan, 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 · 57 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes

101 Maple St., Manistee · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Ramsdell TheatreStart here
  2. 2First Congregational ChurchRomanesque · next door
  3. 3Simeon Babcock HouseStick · 0.1 mi on
  4. 4Guardian Angels ChurchBuilding · 0.3 mi on
  5. 5Our Saviour's Evangelical Lutheran ChurchBuilding · 0.1 mi on
Around it

5 more Register listings within 2 miles

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

DManistee Central Business DistrictVictorian0.2 miBManistee Fire StationBuilding0.3 miBManistee Iron Works Machine ShopSteel frame machine shop0.5 miStManistee North PierBreakwater/Lighthouse · Built 18701.1 miStManistee Harbor, South BreakwaterStructure1.4 mi

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Questions about Ramsdell Theatre

Is Ramsdell Theatre on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jan 13, 1972 (Register number 72000640).

Is Ramsdell Theatre a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Michigan has 37 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is S.S. BADGER (carferry), 21.5 miles away.

Can you visit Ramsdell Theatre?

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

Where can I read the history of Ramsdell Theatre?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 57 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 25340037 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.