Capital Theater
A cinema on Aultman St, in the middle of things: 95 places within a five-minute walk. One of 8 arts & culture in Ely.















On the National Register since 1993

Capital Theater
Capital Theater was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 5, 1993. It is significant for its recreation and architecture at the local level. Its architecture is described as Mission style and Spanish Colonial Revival.
The Capital Theater in Ely, Nevada was built in 1916 by C.O. Fleming and W.P. Hull. The building began as a vaudeville hall that hosted a diverse range of live entertainment, including acrobats, comedians, lecturers, and magicians. The building reopened as a cinema in 1923, at a time when films were becoming popular. The theater closed in 1963. The building's style represents a possible reconstruction after a 1929 f…
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460 Aultman St
The nearest neighbor is Corner Tracks Saloon and Stage, 1 min walk away.
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