Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs listed on the National Register of Historic Places

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - The Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, the official list of the nation's historic places worthy of preservation.

Administered by the National Park Service at the U.S. Department of Interior, the National Register helps identify, evaluate, and protect America's historic and archaeological resources.

The iconic Plaza Theatre was first constructed in 1936 and designed by architect Harry J. Williams. It recently reopened after an extensive restoration, which was done in accordance with the strict historical guidelines set by the National Park Service. The final restoration received approval by both the California Office of Historic Preservation and the National Park Service.   

Being on the National Register of Historic Places was part of the process to secure Federal Historic Tax Credits by the City of Palm Springs and the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation to help offset the City’s restoration costs. The Federal Historic Tax Credits will net approximately $2.8 million in tax credit funds.

“The Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs recently underwent a significant restoration process,” said Judith Blanchard, the Foundation board member who helped secure the Historic Tax Credits. “Historically preserving, restoring, and updating this nearly 100-year-old building was a complicated and expensive project, and we are thrilled that our hard work has been recognized with this designation to be listed on the prestigious National Register of Historic Places.” 

For more information about the Theatre and the Foundation, visit PalmSpringsPlazaTheatre.com.