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Texas Movie Theatres (page 3)

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Palace Theatre
Canadian, TX
The Palace Theatre was built in 1909 as a vaudeville house known as the Pastime Theatre. In 1916, it became the Queen Theatre. It was renamed the Palace Theatre in 1932. It is still operating as a movie theatre. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Plaza Theatre
Carrollton, TX
The Plaza Theatre was designed by Raymond F. Smith and opened in 1949. It closed in 1994. In the late 1990s, it housed a gospel music venue. In 2003, it reopened as gallery space and a performing arts venue known as the Plaza Arts Center. It is now used for live performances and private events. For more, see this website. [map]

Esquire Theatre
Carthage, TX
The Esquire Theatre opened around 1949. The theatre now hosts the Country Music Hayride which features live entertainment. For more, see this website. [map]

Rio Theatre
Center, TX
The Rio Theatre opened in 1926 as the Shelby Theatre. Around 1942, it was renamed the Rio Theater. This theatre is still in operation. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Centerville:
Pix Theatre

Palace Theatre
Childress, TX

2011:
2018:
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. The exterior and interior was restored after that. It has reopened as a movie theatre. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. [map]

Mulkey Theatre
Clarendon, TX

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2018:
The Mulkey Theatre opened in 1946. It replaced a theatre of the same name that was destroyed by fire on the site. The Mulkey closed in 1986. The City purchased the building in 2008 and restoration work began. It has reopened as a movie theatre and features live events. For more, see this website. [map]

Texan Theatre
Cleveland, TX
2018: 2021:
The Texan Theatre was built in 1939 as the Texas Theatre. Around 1950, it became the Texan Theatre. The building was repainted around 2020. The theatre closed in 2022 and is now used for live music. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Cleburne:
Esquire Theatre [gone]

CLIFTEX Theatre
Clifton, TX
The CLIFTEX Theatre was built in 1916 as the Queen Theatre. It was later renamed the "CLIFTEX Talkies." The facade was remodeled in 1935. By that point, the name was "CLIFTEX Theatre." The theatre was restored in 2008. For more, see this website. [map]

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