Crest Theater
2602 South Lancaster Road,
Dallas,
TX
75216
2602 South Lancaster Road,
Dallas,
TX
75216
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The Crest Theater was opened in early-1948. It had a huge vertical sign on its right front corner which was probably a little over three stories high.
“Crest” was spelled out in white block letters with the “C” being the largest letter and each letter after becoming smaller.
The tan brick building was showy and colorful, trimmed in white, dark red, burnt red and some dark wine colored ceramic tile.
A marquee reached accross the building and and sheltered the entrance and outside ticket booth.
Closed and laying empty for several years, the Crest Theater was demolished in 2008.
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Billy Smith / Don Lewis
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Here is a 2006 photo of the Crest.
here is a pic taken today:
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looks like it was demolished very recently. A Grocery store nearby seems to be taking over the lot.
wow i didnt know it was gone.but really i couldnt see anyone going there if it were to reopen.
My Dad & I went by last night (Jan. 7 2009) to take a look at the Crest only to find that it has been demolished!!! Sad!! I have two photos of the Crest on Flickr. Seen here:.. http://tinyurl.com/8mjxzd
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Randy A. Carlisle
Historical Photographer
a june 1987 picture of the old crest theatre. can be seen here.
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cinemadude, wrong photo there….
The December 27, 1947, issue of Boxoffice Magazine said that the new Crest Theatre would open in 60 days. It was being built for Phil Isley Theatres.
Here is the Crest in 1983.
Original operated by Phil Isley Theastres and later by United Artists.
A few photos of The Crest Theatre I took back in September of 2007.. Sadly, it was demolished & a Grocery store now occupies the lot.. Enjoy.. Randy A Carlisle – Historical Photographer