Aztec Theater
224 W. Randolph Street,
Enid,
OK
73701
224 W. Randolph Street,
Enid,
OK
73701
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In both the 1940 and 1943 editions of Film Daily Yearbook the seating capacity for the Aztec Theater is 815. In the 1950 edition the seating capacity is given as 1,147.
A Hillgreen-Lane organ, opus 922, was installed in this theater in 1927.
To see Enid’s Loewen Theatre go to Archive page on below link, then enter Loewen.
http://okhistory.cuadra.com/star/public.html
Also, enter Fort Supply Opera House to view that theatre.
Minus the balcony, this Carl Boller design was sister house to the Bison Theatre, Shawnee, OK. To see 1928 exterior/interior photos type in word “Aztec”, then search …
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1954 saw an awful streamline make-over and name change to Esquire. To see interior/exterior shots type in word “Esquire' -
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In that 1928 auditorium view notice the handsome uniformed usher gaurding (under the neon clock) exit doors.
Throughout its long run the Aztec Theatre occasionally staged novelty burlesque shows. Listen to examples of the style music that would have been played for the beautiful girls! Girls! GIRLS!
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This is what the former Aztec Theatre looks like these days (tan Cubist bldg with green awning, across the street from Soccer World), approx 224 W. Randolph Ave.
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This site has a vintage photo of the Aztec Theatre exterior,
http://www.enidbuzz.com/2008_02_01_archive.html