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Luna Theater
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National Register of Historic Places

Luna Theater

Also known as Mission Theatre

On the National Register since 200719 years
Mission RevivalListed 2007Clayton
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About Luna Theater

Luna Theater, at 2-6 Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 17, 2007. It was among the first 5 of Clayton’s 6 listings. The Register lists it for its recreation and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Mission Revival, as it does for 9 other New Mexico listings. It was listed as part of Movie Theaters in New Mexico MPS. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isMovie theater in Clayton, New Mexico, 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 · 15 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes

2-6 Main St., Clayton · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Luna TheaterStart here
  2. 2Eklund HotelCommercial Style · 0.1 mi on
  3. 3Clayton Public LibraryPueblo Revival · Built 1939 · 0.1 mi on
  4. 4Gate, Fence and Hollow Tree Shelter Designed by Dionicio RodriguezFaux Bois Sculpture · Built 1943 · 0.1 mi on
  5. 5Clayton Public Schools Historic DistrictSpanish Pueblo Revival · 0.3 mi on
Around it

1 more Register listing within 2 miles

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

BUnion County CourthouseWorld's Fair Classic0.3 mi

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Questions about Luna Theater

Is Luna Theater on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jan 17, 2007 (Register number 06001252).

Is Luna Theater a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Rabbit Ears, 11.7 miles away.

Can you visit Luna Theater?

It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.

Where can I read the history of Luna Theater?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 15 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 77846941 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.