Fox Theater (Joplin, Missouri) Explained

Fox Theater
Nrhp Type:cp
Nocat:yes
Coordinates:37.0883°N -94.5142°W
Architect:Larsen, L.P.
Builder:Gillioz, M.F., Construction Co.
Architecture:Mission/spanish Revival
Added:July 30, 1990
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:90001100

Fox Theater, also known as Central Assembly Central Christian Center, is a historic movie theater located at Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, and is a two-story, L-shaped, brick, single bay, two-part commercial building with Mission Revival detailing. The ornate interior features extensive displays of plaster, metal, and wood decoration executed in Spanish Revival designs. The building was sold to the Central Assembly Church of Joplin in 1974.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. It is located in the Joplin Downtown Historic District.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Fox Theater. 2017-01-01. Philip Thomason and Teresa Brum. PDF. November 1989. Missouri Department of Natural Resources. (includes 10 photographs from 1989)