El Morro Theater Explained

El Morro Theater
Coordinates:35.5539°N -108.7411°W
Built:1928
Added:May 16, 1988
Area:less than one acre
Mpsub:Downtown Gallup MRA
Refnum:87002221

The El Morro Theater in Gallup, New Mexico was built in 1928. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

It was deemed notable as "the only example of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture in Gallup." It was designed by Carl Boller, of the Boller Brothers architectural firm. It is a two-story building with a barrel vault roof.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=87002221}} Historic Resources of Downtown Gallup: El Morro Theater ]. National Park Service. Kate Hollander . Greg Hicks . August 1985 . May 15, 2018. With
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Historic Resources of Downtown Gallup / Downtown Gallup Multiple Resource Area . Kate Hollander . Greg Hicks . August 1985 . May 15, 2018.