Fort Theater | |
Location | 2205 Central Avenue, Kearney, Nebraska |
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Coordinates | 40°41′52″N99°04′52″W / 40.69778°N 99.08111°W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1914 |
Architect | Edward J. Sessinghaus |
Architectural style | Classical Revival, Moderne |
NRHP reference No. | 06000607 [1] |
Added to NRHP | July 12, 2006 |
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