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El Morro Theater

Coordinates: 35°33′14″N 108°44′28″W / 35.55389°N 108.74111°W / 35.55389; -108.74111 (El Morro Theater)
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El Morro Theater
Location205-209 W. Coal Ave., Gallup, New Mexico
Coordinates35°33′14″N 108°44′28″W / 35.55389°N 108.74111°W / 35.55389; -108.74111 (El Morro Theater)
Arealess than one acre
Built1928
ArchitectCarl Boller
Architectural styleSpanish Colonial Revival architecture
MPSDowntown Gallup MRA
NRHP reference No.87002221[1]
Added to NRHPMay 16, 1988

The El Morro Theater in Gallup, New Mexico was built in 1928. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.[1]

It was deemed notable as "the only example of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture in Gallup." It was designed by Carl Boller, of the Boller Brothers architectural firm. It is a two-story building with a barrel vault roof.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ Kate Hollander; Greg Hicks (August 1985). "Historic Resources of Downtown Gallup: El Morro Theater". National Park Service. Retrieved May 15, 2018. With accompanying photo from 1985
  3. ^ Kate Hollander; Greg Hicks (August 1985). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Historic Resources of Downtown Gallup / Downtown Gallup Multiple Resource Area" (PDF). Retrieved May 15, 2018.