Cliff Theater

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Cliff Theater
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Location420 Main St., Wray, Colorado
Coordinates 40°4′39″N102°13′19″W / 40.07750°N 102.22194°W / 40.07750; -102.22194 Coordinates: 40°4′39″N102°13′19″W / 40.07750°N 102.22194°W / 40.07750; -102.22194
Arealess than one acre
NRHP reference # 13000577 [1]
Added to NRHPAugust 6, 2013

The Cliff Theater is a movie theater and community center in Wray, Colorado. It was opened in 1950. [2] In 2013, it was listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

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References

  1. "National Register of Historic Places Program: Cliff Theater". National Park Service.
  2. Cathy Walp (June 6, 2012). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Cliff Theater / Cliff Cultural Community Center / 5YM.290" (PDF). National Park Service.