Lisbon Opera House
Also known as J. C. Penney Building
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Lisbon Opera House
Lisbon Opera House, at 413 Main Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 18, 1979: the first place in Lisbon to be listed. Only 49 of North Dakota’s 425 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce, architecture, social history and performing arts, at the local level. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isFormer theater in Lisbon, North Dakota, 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 · 26 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
413 Main Ave., Lisbon · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
Memories of Lisbon Opera House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Lisbon Opera House
Is Lisbon Opera House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 18, 1979 (Register number 79003727).
Is Lisbon Opera House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; North Dakota has 4 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Lisbon Opera House?
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 Lisbon Opera House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 26 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 75326668 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.