Lea Theater
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About Lea Theater
Lea Theater, at 106 E. Central St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 17, 2007. It was among the first 4 of Lovington’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its recreation and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Modern Movement, as it does for 3 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 Lovington, 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 · 26 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes
106 E. Central St., Lovington · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Lea Theater
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Lea Theater
Is Lea Theater on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 17, 2007 (Register number 06001251).
Is Lea Theater a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Lea 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 Lea Theater?
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 77846203 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.