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Pabst Theater

Pabst Theater is a historic place in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on April 11, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72000063.

Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WisconsinListed April 11, 1972NRIS #72000063★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Pabst Theater?

The Pabst Theater is an indoor performance and concert venue and landmark of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Colloquially known as "the Pabst", the theater hosts about 100 events per year. Built in 1895, it is the fourth-oldest continuously operating theater in the United States, and has presented such notables as pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff, actor Laurence Olivier, and ballerina Anna Pavlova, as well as various current big-name musical acts.

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Listing details

Name
Pabst Theater
City
Milwaukee
County
Milwaukee County
State
Wisconsin
Listed on the National Register
April 11, 1972
NRIS reference number
72000063
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
43.04112, -87.91444
When was Pabst Theater listed on the National Register?

Pabst Theater was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 11, 1972.

Where is Pabst Theater located?

Pabst Theater is located in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin at approximately 43.04112, -87.91444. See the map above.

Is Pabst Theater a National Historic Landmark?

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

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