Busby Theatre
Also known as Church of Christ
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Busby Theatre
Busby Theatre, at Washington Ave. and 2nd St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 6, 1979: the first place in McAlester to be listed. Only 219 of Oklahoma’s 1,351 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture and performing arts, at the local level. Eight more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isFormer movie theater in McAlester, Oklahoma, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 109 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 5 minutes
Washington Ave. and 2nd St., McAlester · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
5 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Busby Theatre
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Busby Theatre
Is Busby Theatre on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 6, 1979 (Register number 79002022).
Is Busby Theatre a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Oklahoma has 18 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Busby Theatre?
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 Busby Theatre?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 109 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 86511940 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.