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| Texas Movie Theatres (page 4) |
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| Baker Theatre Lockhart, TX |
Oaks Theatre Columbus, TX |
State Theatre DeKalb, TX |
State Theatre Big Spring, TX |
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The Baker Theatre opened in 1920 and closed in 1984. It reopened in 1998 as a live performance venue. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.
The Oaks Theatre opened in 1936 and closed in 1996. It was later used for live shows. I believe it is vacant now. For more, see this website. The State Theatre in DeKalb is now owned by the city and used for community events. The original neon sign was replaced in recent years with the one shown here. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. The State Theatre in Big Spring was built around 1942. It has been closed for many years. For more, see this website. |
| Rialto Theatre Denison, TX |
Ritz Theatre Snyder, TX |
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The Rialto Theatre was built in 1920 and closed in 1977. It reopened in the early 1980s but was not successful. The theatre was converted into a concert venue in the 1990s. Originally, there was a blade sign and a different marquee. For more, see 1 and 2.
The Ritz Theatre was originally known as the Cozy Theater. It became the Ritz in 1921. The theatre closed in 1970. I don't know when the exterior got the makeover. The theatre was restored around 1992 and now offers live performances. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. |
| Texan Theatre Greenville, TX |
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| The Texan Theatre opened in 1934 and closed in the early 1980s. The building now houses a store. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. |
| Jewel Theatre Humble, TX |
State Theatre Gainesville, TX |
Granada Theatre Alpine, TX |
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The Jewel Theatre was built sometime between 1930 and 1945. It was converted into office space in the 1950s or early 1960s. The marquee sign is still maintained and lit at night. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.
The State Theatre opened in 1938, replacing the Majestic Theatre which was destroyed by a fire in 1932. The theatre is now leased for special events and private functions. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. The Granada Theatre was built in 1928. It has been closed for decades. However, the sign is lit at night. The letters on the sign were probably backlit opal glass originally. For more, see these websites: 1 |
| Grand Theatre Paris, TX |
Plaza Community Theatre Paris, TX |
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The Grand Theatre was designed by Jake Elder and opened in 1937. It closed in 1996 and deteriorated after that. The theatre remains closed. The neon sign was restored in 2008. In 2011, restoration work on the lobby and facade began. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3.
The Plaza Community Theatre was built as the Plaza Theatre around 1926. It closed in the early 1970s. Since 1981, the theatre has been used for live performances. The bulb sign at the top of the theatre is original. The lower marquee sign was destroyed in a storm and replaced sometime after 1984. For more, see this website. |
| Campus Theatre Denton, TX |
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| The Campus Theatre was built in 1949 and closed in 1985. It reopened in 1995 as a performing arts center. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. |
| Fine Arts Theatre Denton, TX |
Lynn Theatre Gonzales, TX |
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The Fine Arts Theatre opened in 1935 as the Texas Theatre. It was remodeled and renamed the Fine Arts Theatre in 1957. Since 1990, the theatre has been used a church. For more, see these websites: 1, 2 and 3.
The Lynn Theatre opened in 1948. The theatre was closed and for sale when these photos were taken in 2011. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. |
| Aztec Theatre Eagle Pass, TX |
Texas Theatre Bronte, TX |
Texas Theatre Ballinger, TX |
Arcadia Theatre Kerrville, TX |
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The Aztec Theatre was built in 1915 in a Mayan Revival style. It closed around 1982. It is now home to Booty's Grill. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.
The Texas Theatre in Bronte is a quonset hut building made from cinderblock with a tin roof. It doesn't appear to be open. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. The Texas Theatre in Ballinger was probably built in the 1910s. It was originally known as the Palace Theatre. The original Texas Theatre was destroyed by fire in 1962. So this theatre was probably renamed after that. It has been closed for many years. For more, see this website. The Arcadia Theatre opened in 1926 and closed in 1988. There are plans to eventually reopen as a live performance space. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. |
| Texas Theatre San Angelo, TX |
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| The San Angelo Texas Theatre opened in 1929. It was originally built in the Mission Style with an atmospheric interior. In the 1940s, the theatre was remodeled in the Streamline Moderne style. It closed in 1985 and reopened briefly in 1994. Renovation has been ongoing for many years. These photos are from 2008. In 2012, there were no signs of progress. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. |
| Parkway Theatre San Angelo, TX |
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| The Parkway Theatre was designed by Leonard R. Mauldin and built in 1950. In 1981, the theater was remodeled and became the Angelo Civic Theatre. The mural on the façade was created at that time. By 2009, the mural had been painted over. The top row of photos is from 2008. The bottom photos are from 2012. For more, see this website. |
| Colon Theatre El Paso, TX |
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| I believe the Colon Theatre originally screened Spanish-language films. It has been used as various retail stores in recent years. The marquee is so similar to the Parkway Theatre shown directly above that it was probably designed by the same architect. For more, see this website. |
| Pershing Theatre El Paso, TX |
Alameda Theatre El Paso, TX |
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The Pershing Theatre has been around since at least the 1940s. Does anyone know when it was built? The building is now used as a living space and photography studio. The balcony has been preserved for personal use. For more, see this website.
The Alameda Theatre was built in 1940. It was later known as the Mission Theatre and the Del Rio Theatre. It has been closed for many years. For more, see this website. |
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Plaza Theatre: 1, 2 |
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