It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Construction began in 1910 and was completed 1911 as a recreation hall for the Comstock-Cheney factory.

When listed the property included three contributing buildings on an area of 0.6 acres (0.24 ha).

[3] Although there were older theatres in Dennis, MA and Skowhegan, ME, they were endowed by foundations of wealthy families and not self-supporting.

The Playhouse is on the National Register of Historic Places, as is indicated on the front of the building.