Property Record
913 S 8TH ST
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | ASCHER'S CAPITOL THEATRE |
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Other Name: | CAPITOL CIVIC CENTRE |
Contributing: | Yes |
Reference Number: | 28650 |
Location (Address): | 913 S 8TH ST |
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County: | Manitowoc |
City: | Manitowoc |
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Year Built: | 1921 |
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Survey Date: | 1985 |
Historic Use: | theater |
Architectural Style: | Commercial Vernacular |
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Wall Material: | Brick |
Architect: | WILLIAM J. RAEUBER |
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Demolished?: | No |
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National/State Register Listing Name: | Eighth Street Historic District |
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National Register Listing Date: | 3/17/1988 |
State Register Listing Date: | 1/1/1989 |
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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. |
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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. |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |