El Morro Theatre
207 W. Coal Avenue,
Gallup,
NM
87301
207 W. Coal Avenue,
Gallup,
NM
87301
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This theatre opened in 1928 with a seating capacity of 900 and has a Spanish Colonial style exterior. The El Morro Theatre was restored in 1991. It is currently owned by the city of Gallup, and it features peforming arts as well as movies.
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Carl Laitenberger
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Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988
El Morro Theater (added 1988 – Building – #87002221)
205—209 W. Coal Ave., Gallup
Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Boller,Carl
Architectural Style: Mission/Spanish Revival, Other
Area of Significance: Architecture, Entertainment/Recreation
Period of Significance: 1925-1949
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Theater
Current Function: Commerce/Trade
Another photo of the El Morro Theater can be seen here.
This is a more recent photo of the El Morro.
I spent one night in Gallup last summer, but unfortunately it was pouring rain, so I didn’t check out the town before leaving the next morning. I’m sorry I missed seeing this theater.
Here is a December 2007 photo.
This is an undated postcard view.
El Morro Theater photo
1983 photo of the El Moro Theatre.
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Here is a 1981 photo.
2009 photos of the El Moro Theatre, Click to enlarge.
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