American Theater
306 North Main Street,
Bonham,
TX
75418
306 North Main Street,
Bonham,
TX
75418
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The American Theater was opened in 1921. It was remodeled in 1938, again in 1948, and finally in 1954. It was housed in an greyish non-brick building with a large marquee above the entrance and ticket booth.
On one end of the buiding was an attached vertical sign spelling out “American”. Across the front of the building in individual red block letters “American” was also spelled out.
Part of the building housed a familar sight for old theater buildings, which was a barber shop.
Contributed by
Billy Smith / Don Lewis
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Recent comments (view all 16 comments)
If it fell into the street, I guess the status should be changed to demolished.
I agree.
You have a thing about demolishing buildings.
I figured when you see it fell into the street that it undoubtably was no longer standing..
Actually it fell in, and the front fell into the street.
From now on, if I comment, I will make sure a 6 year old will understand what actually took place.
I am sorry I forgot some have to have it spelled out.
I have hundreds of theater histories.
I have dug them out for 50 years, and just wanted to share, but instead of saying Billy: when did it occur, and do you have pictures of it piled in the street.
It is OH REALLY:
I will no longer try to accomodate by posting my two cents worth:
I have enjoyed going to CT, and reading about other theaters, but I have enough of my own to share with someone who at least appreciates it, and will not come up with some smart remark, as If i do not know what I am talking about…GODDBY—IT IS ALL YOURS…
I wasn’t questioning your veracity, panhandle. You had me convinced that the American Theatre was indeed gone. I was just pointing out that the listed status needed to be changed.
please accept my apology
None needed. My phrasing was probably a bit odd and confusing. I hope you won’t be leaving Cinema Treasures. You make a lot of useful contributions.
Just a few of the Movies to play here.
“DOCTOR ZHIVAGO” Dec.1 1967,NO PASSES. Nov.9 1967 and a good western hits town,“THE LAST CHALLENGE” on Nov.9 1967.
“IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT” plays Nov.6 1967.
Dec 16 1971 has “ADIOS SABATA"
Nov.19 1971 and "WUTHERING HEIGHTS” is showing.
Nov.4 1971 something called “THE AFRICAN ELEPHANT” plays.
Dec.1 1971 a great Western plays “WILD ROVERS”. Michael Caine in “THE LAST VALLEY” also plays in 1971.
The February 23, 1921, issue of [em]Engineering News-Record[/em] has an item which must be about the American Theatre. Datelined Bonham, Texas, is says that E. H. Hulsey and H. B. Robb, of Dallas, were having plans prepared by Bonham architect A. B. Scarborough for a two-story brick theater building. The project was expected to cost about $75,000.
From 1990 the American Theater in Bonahm.