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Playmakers Theatre

Playmakers Theatre is a historic place in Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on June 24, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000605.

Chapel Hill, Orange County, North CarolinaListed June 24, 1971NRIS #71000605★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Playmakers Theatre?

The Playmakers Theatre, originally Smith Hall, is a historic academic building on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Built in 1850, it was designated a National Historic Landmark for its architecture, as an important example of Greek Revival architecture by Alexander Jackson Davis. It is now a secondary venue of the performing company, which is principally located at the Paul Green Theatre in the Joan H. Gillings Center for Dramatic Art.

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Listing details

Name
Playmakers Theatre
City
Chapel Hill
County
Orange County
State
North Carolina
Listed on the National Register
June 24, 1971
NRIS reference number
71000605
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
35.90670, -79.05019
When was Playmakers Theatre listed on the National Register?

Playmakers Theatre was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 24, 1971.

Where is Playmakers Theatre located?

Playmakers Theatre is located in Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina at approximately 35.90670, -79.05019. See the map above.

Is Playmakers Theatre a National Historic Landmark?

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

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