Capital Theater
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About Capital Theater
Capital Theater, at 460 Aultman St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 5, 1993. It was among the first 6 of Ely’s 8 listings, with one other the same day. The Register lists it for its recreation and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Mission style, as it does for 4 other Nevada listings. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isMovie theater in Ely, Nevada, 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 · 17 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
460 Aultman St., Ely · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Capital Theater
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Capital Theater
Is Capital Theater on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 5, 1993 (Register number 93000692).
Is Capital Theater a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Nevada has 8 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Nevada Northern Railway East Ely Yards and Shops, 1.4 miles away.
Can you visit Capital 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 Capital Theater?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 17 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 63816859 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.