it was added to the national register of historic places in 2000. it has also been a part of the north carolina main street program since 1998 and is an accredited mainstreet community. elkin's main street advisory board oversees the district and advises on beautification projects, assists with facade grants, and focuses on preserving the historical integrity of the downtown. you can learn more at www.elkinmainstreet.com. many renovations have been completed recently, and the reeves theater is currently being renovated into a live music venue and cafe, scheduled to open in 2016, seating 300 people.