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| Texas Movie Theatres (page 9) |
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| Plaza Theatre Vernon, TX |
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| The Plaza Theatre was built in 1953. It closed around 2005 and then reopened in 2007 as the Vernon Plaza Theatre. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. |
| Palace Theatre Childress, TX |
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| The Palace Theatre was built in 1926. After a fire, it was rebuilt in 1936 and reopened in 1937. The theatre closed in the 1980s. The neon sign was restored in 2010. There is still a lot more restoration work to do. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. |
| Wallace Theatre Muleshoe, TX |
Kay Theatre Rockdale, TX |
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The Wallace Theatre has been closed for many years. Does anyone know when it was built? For more, see this website.
The Kay Theatre opened in 1947 and closed in the early 1960s. The facade conceals a quonset hut style building. The theatre was being restored when these photos were taken in 2011. There are plans to use it as a performing arts center. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. |
| Texas Theatre Marfa, TX |
Palace Theatre Marfa, TX |
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The Texas Theatre has been closed for decades. Does anyone know when it was built? For more, see this website.
The Palace Theatre was built in 1905 as the Marfa Opera House. It was updated in the Art Deco style in the 1930s. The theatre closed in the 1970s. The building is now used as an illustrator's studio. For more, see this website. |
| Palace Theatre Floydada, TX |
Gem Theatre Turkey, TX |
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The Palace Theatre has been around since at least the early 1940s. It has been closed for many years. The building now houses a book store. For more, see this website.
The Gem Theatre opened in 1928. I believe it is only used for live performances now. For more, see this website. |
| Granada Theatre Plainview, TX |
Tower Theatre Post, TX |
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The Granada Theatre opened in 1929. It has been closed since 1997. There are plans to restore and reopen the theatre For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.
The Tower Theatre was built in 1948. For more, see this website. |
| Palace Theatre Spur, TX |
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| The Palace Theatre opened in 1946. The sign, seats and equipment were originally installed in Graham, TX. The theatre has been closed for many years. However, in recent years, live performances have been featured as fundraisers for the theatre's restoration. For more, see this website. |
| Fair Theatre Plainview, TX |
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| The Fair Theatre opened in 1925. It was purchased by the City in 1994. It was restored and reopened in 1999. The theatre is now used for live performances. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. |
| Tower Theatre Lamesa, TX |
Rialto Theatre Brownfield, TX |
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The Tower Theatre was probably built in the 1920s or 1930s. It was destroyed by fire but the facade was saved. For more, see this website.
The Rialto Theatre was built in 1925. It is now used as a church. For more, see this website. |
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More TX Theatres:
Esquire Theatre: 1, 2 (Cleburne) [gone] Lantex Theatre: 1, 2 (Llano) Grand Theatre: 1, 2, 3 (Stamford) various: 1, 2 |
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