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Central Theater
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National Register of Historic Places

Central Theater

On the National Register since 199333 years
Art DecoListed 1993Ely

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About Central Theater

Central Theater, at 145 W. 15th Ave., 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 Art Deco, as it does for 7 other Nevada listings.

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 · 13 MB · National Archives↗
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145 W. 15th Ave., Ely · about 0.7 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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3 more Register listings within 2 miles

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

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Questions about Central Theater

Is Central Theater on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Aug 5, 1993 (Register number 93000691).

Is Central 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, 0.8 miles away.

Can you visit Central Theater?

Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.

Where can I read the history of Central Theater?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 13 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 63816853 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.