Playmakers Theatre
United States historic place in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Added to the National Register in 1971, and a National Historic Landmark.
What it is
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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The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | Cameron Ave., University of North Carolina campus, Chapel Hill, NC |
| County | Orange County |
| Listed | Jun 24, 1971 |
| Listed for | Architecture, Performing arts |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Smith Hall |
| Reference number | 71000605 |
| Architect | Alexander Jackson Davis |
| Type of place | theatre building, university building |
| Style | Neoclassical architecture |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 building |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | Cameron Ave., University of North Carolina campus, Chapel Hill, NC |
| Coordinates | 35.9067° N, 79.0502° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Chapel Hill | 18 listed places in Chapel Hill → |
| Nearest national park unit | Guilford Courthouse National Military Park · 47 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Crosswinds Campgrounds 12 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was Playmakers Theatre listed on the National Register?
Jun 24, 1971. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Who designed Playmakers Theatre?
Alexander Jackson Davis, working in the Neoclassical architecture style.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit Playmakers Theatre?
Yes. Playmakers Theatre is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Playmakers Theatre?
Cameron Ave., University of North Carolina campus, Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina. The nearest national park unit is Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, 47 miles away.
Where is the nomination form for Playmakers Theatre?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Playmakers Theatre?
One federal campground is within reach, Crosswinds Campgrounds, 12 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Playmakers Theatre?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 71000605. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA.