Colonial Theater
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About Colonial Theater
Colonial Theater, at 55-57 Park St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 15, 2000. The Register lists it for its recreation and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Colonial Revival, as it does for 462 other North Carolina listings.
What it isMovie theater and theater in Canton, North Carolina. 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 · 58 MB · National Archives↗1932 to today
- 1932Built, designed by Benton & Benton
- 2000Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 26 years
Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
55-57 Park St., Canton · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Colonial TheaterStart here
- 2Canton Main Street Historic DistrictCommercial Style · next door
Colonial Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Colonial Revival.
Memories of Colonial Theater
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Colonial Theater
Is Colonial Theater on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 15, 2000 (Register number 00000226).
Is Colonial Theater a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Biltmore Estate, 15.2 miles away.
Can you visit Colonial 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.
Where can I read the history of Colonial Theater?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 58 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 47720790 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.