Chief Theatre

228 W. Coal Avenue,
Gallup, NM 87301

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Chuck1231
Chuck1231 on November 14, 2010 at 4:09 am

Another 2009 photo from a different angle, click to enlarge.
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Chuck1231
Chuck1231 on April 15, 2009 at 7:48 pm

1983 photo of the Chief Theatre.
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lostmemory
lostmemory on September 12, 2007 at 1:04 pm

Here is a photo of the Chief Theater building, now the City Electric Shoe Shop.

lostmemory
lostmemory on December 31, 2006 at 5:03 pm

Added to the National Register of Historical Places in 1988

Chief Theater (added 1988 – Building – #87002223)
Also known as City Electric Shoe Shop
228 W. Coal Ave., Gallup
Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown
Architectural Style: Art Deco, Other
Area of Significance: Architecture, Entertainment/Recreation
Period of Significance: 1900-1924
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Theater
Current Function: Commerce/Trade
Current Sub-function: Business

thegrinch
thegrinch on November 30, 2006 at 2:09 pm

I believe the Chief had a 3 or 4 rank Robeert Morton organ installed about 1922. Disposition is unknown. If anyone has more details on the organ and disposition I would like to hear from them. Don Story