913 S 8TH ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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913 S 8TH ST

Architecture and History Inventory
913 S 8TH ST | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:ASCHER'S CAPITOL THEATRE
Other Name:CAPITOL CIVIC CENTRE
Contributing: Yes
Reference Number:28650
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):913 S 8TH ST
County:Manitowoc
City:Manitowoc
Township/Village:
Unincorporated Community:
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1921
Additions:
Survey Date:1985
Historic Use:theater
Architectural Style:Commercial Vernacular
Structural System:
Wall Material:Brick
Architect: WILLIAM J. RAEUBER
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name: Eighth Street Historic District
National Register Listing Date:3/17/1988
State Register Listing Date:1/1/1989
National Register Multiple Property Name:
NOTES
Additional Information:A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. Metal cornice with pediment. FEATURES AN ORNATE AUDITORIUM, 2 BALCONIES, AND A DECORATIVE LOBBY. RESTORED IN 1987 AND IS NOW AN 1169 SEAT COMMUNITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. This photo code number represents the lobby and office area of the Capitol Theatre. The building was constructed in 1920 and continues in use as a theatre.
Bibliographic References:VALDERS JOURNAL 11/5/1987. ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR OF DOWNTOWN MANITOWOC, MANITOWOC COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 1988. A) Sanborn Perris Fire Insurance Map of Mnaitowoc, 1927. MANITOWOC HERALD TIMES REPORTER 6/13/1996. Janesville Gazette 5/25/1997.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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