Palace Theatre
72 S. Main Street,
Crossville,
TN
38555
72 S. Main Street,
Crossville,
TN
38555
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Previously operated by: Crescent Amusement Co.
Architects: Eston Smith
Functions: Community Arts Center
Styles: Art Deco, Streamline Moderne
Phone Numbers:
Box Office:
931.484.6133
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Opened around 1940, the Palace Theatre is an interesting statement of both architectural style and recreational use for a small town. Its architect made use of local Crab Orchard Stone. The three story building’s exterior design combines elements of both Art Deco and Art Moderne styles.
Art Deco defines the interior design. Side walls are recessed panels delineated by the concrete blocks that step forward towards the auditorium creating vertical columns. Set in the center are bulls eye wall sconces. During its renovation, turquoise and salmon colors were reintroduced on the walls and in the paisley carpet.
By 1950 the Palace Theatre was operated by the Nashville, TN based Crescent Amusement Co. It was still open as a movie theatre in 1957. Currently, the Palace Theatre is being use as a community arts center. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.
Contributed by
Cumberland County Executive Brock Hill
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Recent comments (view all 21 comments)
Restoration architects were Sparkman & Associates Architects, Inc.
Hi all,
If anyone can remember me Im the little boy who basically lived in the theater throughout my young and teen years. This landmark means more to me and my life than anyone can image. My memories of the theater are full of excitement and joy as I didn’t realize how lucky I was until now as i look back in time with my family who used to run it. Yes My Grandfather Leon Smith (Bud) ran the theater some 35 years and was the projectionist 10 years before that when Eddy johnson was the manager.My memory will always be where my playground was and still is in my hart and mind.
Curtis Smith
http://www.curtissmithphotograph.com
The stone facade on this theatre is truly amazing and very unique!
Nice looking theatre will have to drive over from Nashville to check it out.
Well.have you driven over yet.LOL.
I am a 2nd generation ‘Homesteader’. Spent many hours viewing ‘movies’ at Palace Theater!! Cumberland Homesteads was 5 miles from Crossville….
To TLSLOEWS — FYI — Lots of places to make your ‘trip’ to Crossville to see Palace enjoyable: May I suggest you visit Cumberland Homestead (and Homestead House) Museums, and Cumberland Mtn State Park which has a wonderful restaurant….
Here is a 1952 photo of Crossville’s Main Street with the Palace Theatre at left.
Nice to see the NRHP designation in 1993.
Six 2019 photos added credit Society for Commercial Archeology. Lobby and auditorium.
Nice story and history here with interior pictures. Palace