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Texas Movie Theatres (page 4)

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State Theatre
Gainesville, TX
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 this website. [map]

Martini Theatre
Galveston, TX
2011: 2018:
The Martini Theatre was designed by W. Scott Dunne and built in 1937. The building has been vacant for many years and may be demolished. According to the owner, it would cost nearly as much to demolish it as it would to restore it. So, it sits. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Ganado Cinema
Ganado, TX
The Ganado Cinema opened in 1941. In 2009, a replica of the original neon sign was installed. The sign had been missing since 1982. These photos are from 2011. The theatre has been closed since around 2020. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Ridgewood Theatre
Garland, TX		 Plaza Theatre
Garland, TX
The Ridgewood Theatre opened in 1967. It closed in the 1990s and remains vacant. The sign is now used by stores in the shopping center where the theatre is located. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

The Plaza Theatre opened in 1941. The marquee sign is from 1949. The façade was remodeled in 1950. The theatre was donated to the City in 1991 and it is now used for live performances. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Palace Theatre
Georgetown, TX		 Lynn Theatre
Gonzales, TX
The Palace Theatre opened in 1926. The exterior was remodeled in 1936. The theatre closed in 1989 but was saved and renovated in the 1990s. It now features mainly live performances. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

The Lynn Theatre opened in 1948. The theatre was closed and for sale when these photos were taken in 2011. It reopened in 2012 with films and live performances. It closed again in 2020. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

National Theatre
Graham, TX
The National Theatre opened in 1920. It was restored in 1980. For more, see this website. [map]

Uptown Theatre
Grand Prairie, TX
The Uptown Theatre opened in 1950. After closing, the building housed a church. After restoration from 2007-2008, the theatre reopened as a live performance venue. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Palace Theatre
Grapevine, TX
The Palace Theatre opened in 1940. It is now known as the Palace Theatre Arts Center which functions as a movie theatre and live performance venue. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Texan Theatre
Greenville, TX
The Texan Theatre opened in 1934 and closed in the early 1980s. It was used for retail space after that. In 2010, restoration of the building began. It is now used for live peformances. For more, see this website. [map]

Cole Theatre
Hallettsville, TX
The Cole Theatre opened in 1929 and is still in operation as a movie theatre. For more, see this website. [map]

Haltom Theatre
Haltom City, TX		 Texas Theatre
Hillsboro, TX
The Haltom Theatre opened in 1941. It closed in the 1960s and was vacant until recently. This photo is from 2011. Around 2018, the marquee was removed and replaced with a new one. The theatre is now a live performance venue. For more, see this website. [map]

The Texas Theatre opened in 1929. The façade was updated in 1940. The marquee was destroyed by a storm in 2006 and rebuilt. The theatre is closed and raising funds for restoration. For more, see this website. [map]

Hamilton:
Texan Theatre [gone]

Raye Theatre
Hondo, TX

2011:
2018:
The Raye Theatre was designed by Bartlett Cocke and opened in 1938. It is still in operation as a movie theatre. By 2016, the building had been repainted. For more, see this website. [map]

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