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Fox Theater Building

Fox Theater Building is a historic place in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on February 14, 1985, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 85000280.

Detroit, Wayne County, MichiganListed February 14, 1985NRIS #85000280★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Fox Theater Building?

Fox Theatre is a performing arts center located at 2211 Woodward Avenue in Downtown Detroit, Michigan, near the Grand Circus Park Historic District. Opened in 1928 as a flagship movie palace in the Fox Theatres chain, it was at over 5,000 seats the largest theater in the city. Designed by theater architect C. Howard Crane, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Fox Theater Building
City
Detroit
County
Wayne County
State
Michigan
Listed on the National Register
February 14, 1985
NRIS reference number
85000280
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.33848, -83.05245
When was Fox Theater Building listed on the National Register?

Fox Theater Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 14, 1985.

Where is Fox Theater Building located?

Fox Theater Building is located in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan at approximately 42.33848, -83.05245. See the map above.

Is Fox Theater Building a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Fox Theater Building is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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